York Racecard - Wednesday 15th May

WEDNESDAY

A very warm welcome to the Knavesmire for the opening day of our 2024 season, and the first of our twelve of the new Premier Racedays. We are all honoured and delighted that Her Majesty The Queen has agreed to become the Royal Patron of York Racecourse

York Racecourse is committed to attracting the best horses. So, prize money for the Dante Festival is over £1.5m, a six-figure increase on last year, with every race worth £25,000 or more. Additional prize money has been invested in Group races, handicaps and development races to reward the 104 declared horses. Let’s hope we see a similar quality of winners to last year when Soul Sister won the Tattersalls Musidora before becoming the eighth filly to complete the York/Epsom double The Clarehaven stable have won 50% of the Musidoras run in the last decade, Friendly Soul flies the Gosdens flag today.

If the fillies are about showing potential, then the sprinters in the Group Two 1895 Duke of York Clipper Stakes are about established speed. Defending champion Azure Blue takes on proven Group 1 star, Art Power, from Tim Easterby’s yard near Malton. The grey faces Khadeem, a fellow scorer at the highest level, after his long journey from Lambourn. If you need help finding the winner, then try the “SmartView” version of the form on pages 44-45, by kind courtesy of the Racing Post.

The winner of our opening race today can reserve itself a berth in those supersize stalls on Saturday 24 August, as it is a “Sky Bet Race to the Ebor” contest (see page 18 for details).

All that before a potential record-breaker in our second race If Dakota Gold comes into the Winner’s Enclosure, it will be for the 7th time, so would make him the joint “winning most” horse, drawing level with Copper Knight.

Current Charles Clinkard Champion Trainer, Richard Fahey, will be hoping his 6 runners can shine on a day when the guests of Charles Clinkard are celebrating their 100th business anniversary with us, welcome all.

These prize funds can only be achieved through your attendance and the backing of our sponsors. Many thanks to Tattersalls, Clipper, Churchill Tyres, Sky Bet, the European Breeders’ Fund, and Conundrum HR Consulting for their much appreciated support.

The team have been preparing for your return, the Roberto Pavilion with its fast-serve bar, betting facilities and fish&chip shop is phase one of the Southern End Development (see pages 40-41) with the rest on track for delivery by the Sky Bet Ebor Festival.

Equine ambassador, Remy (aka Goldream when successful on the track), is back; do say hello to him and the team from New Beginnings.

Racing Welfare are leading the sport through Mental Health Awareness Week, we are proud to play our part.

Many racegoers will remember guide dog Grady, a faithful friend and lifelong companion to Jeremy Cassel, who helped his owner share the magic of visits to the Knavesmire. Today, a bronze of Grady will be unveiled, both in tribute and significantly as a way of continuing to raise funds for a charity that relies on public donations. “Grady’s statue” will look towards the Winner’s Enclosure from the end of the Melrose Stand, please join the presentation party for the unveiling between the first and second races today.

For expert analysis of today’s action, I’d commend the BAFTA winning team from ITV Racing, the show will be available on ITVX later- many congratulations to all involved for this prestigious award for your coverage of our sport.

A final thought and prayer goes out to Stuey Weston, a regular at this meeting who loved his “get out stakes kitty”. His friends celebrate the man, whose presence today they will miss, by our last race.

I hope you have a thoroughly enjoyable day.

William Derby, Chief Executive and Clerk of the Course

Dante Festival

PROGRAMME OF EVENTS

York Racecourse wishes to express its thanks to this afternoon’s sponsors.

Sky Bet

First Race - 2.15pm

The Sky Bet Race To The Ebor Jorvik Stakes (Handicap) - 1m 4f

Pages 29-32

Churchill Tyres

Second Race - 2.45m

The Churchill Tyres Stakes (Handicap) - 6f

Pages 35-38

Clipper

Third Race - 3.15pm

The 1895 Duke of York Clipper Stakes (Group 2) - 6f

Pages 49-52

Tattersalls

Fourth Race - 3.45pm

The Tattersalls Musidora Stakes (Group 3) - 1m 2f

Pages 59-61

Conundrum HR

Fifth Race - 4.15pm

The Conundrum HR Consulting Stakes (Handicap) - 7f

Pages 63-66

European Breeders’ Fund

Sixth Race - 4.45pm

The British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes - 5f

Pages 69-71

Stuey Weston & Friends

Seventh Race - 5.20pm

The Stuey Weston & Friends Getting Out Stakes (Handicap) - 1m 4f

Pages 73-76

Races 1 - 5 covered by

A G IDE T PL CES

T EAT & DRIN

KNAVESMIRE STAND

6 bars & York Kitchen & Café (ground), Ebor IPA @£6.20 from the Dayjur Bar

ROBERTO LAWN AND BAR

Offering champagne by the glass and a decking area plus Theakston beers.

SPECIALIST FOOD

A series of counters and mobile units such as fish & chips, Yorkshire beefburgers, traditional Cornish Pasties, Ged Bell's Yorkshire Pork Pies, street food and vegetarian/ vegan options.

THE VOLTIGEUR RESTAURANT (Knavesmire Stand 3rd Floor)

The UK’s foremost ‘Dine & View’ restaurant package.

THE FOOD COUR

A range of hot/ snacks, tea, coffee and full bar available

York Kitchen & Café (Ground Floor) A popular place to get a hot meal, like deep-filled Yorkshire Puddings or sandwiches served in cafeteria style. Collection point for G&P "meal deal" & Picnic Platters.

County Stand

EBOR STAND

4 bars & 2 buffets spread over Ground, floors. Try Eat Between Our Races, which ground floor serving sandwiches & scrumm the collection point for the County Stand

ECLIPSE RESTAURANT (5TH

An informal hot food option and home advanced book packages.

DANTE SUITE County Stand bar with tote, toilets, seating, music stage

We hope we have somewhere to cater for all tastes and Cryer and Stott for cheese). You may notice that our sandwich raceday None of the restaurants, bistros and buffets mentioned we’d suggest going early Enjoy your food and do let us know

The Gimcrack Restaurant offers a three-course meal for £40.25. Afternoon Tea offered for £19.50.

The Edwardian Weighing Room a popular bar is joined by the new Wine & Cheese offer, with fourteen wines by the glass, selected cheeses & charcuterie platters.

John Carr Terrace: Bustling informal lawns and terraces near the parade ring. Try Striped Pig's hot treats or the new York Philly sandwiches. Or toast the hoped for arrival of summer with a jug of Pimm’s, visit the The Flying Frankie Pub serving our guest ale, Ebor IPA @£6.20.

The Princess Mary Bar (near County Stand entrance). Buzzy café serving seafood platters and sandwiches. Lanson Champagne by the glass.

Try Eat Between Our Races bistro, which is on the ground floor serving pulled meat/veggie, hot and cold sandwiches (vegan options) salads, as well as scrummy cakes. Also the collection point for the County Stand picnic platters.

The Moët Champagne Pavilion & Roof Terrace; downstairs offers premium beers, artisan gin, Fever-tree tonics and a wide range of the finest champagnes, whilst the Terrace also offers Moët champagnes vintage wines, premium beers.

ALCOHOL RACE

OURT hot/cold offee

HOL FREE VIEWING

PREMIERRACINGLOUNGE

A reserved lounge with allocated seats. Visit the Racecourse Office for upgrades.

seating, track view and FLOOR) home to our popular

GIMCRACK RESTAURANT

(1st Floor)

Main County Stand dining room, luxury three-course meal for £40.25 & Afternoon Tea @ £19.50.

EDWARDIAN

WEIGHING ROOM

Heritage over a craft ale

Wine & Cheese Bar, platters of local cheeses & charcuterie accompanied by a choice of 14 wines.

PRINCESS MARY SEAFOOD BAR

Enjoy a sustaining seafood or salad perhaps accompanied by a glass of chilled Lanson Champagne.

MELROSE CLUB LOUNGE

Great views of racing, Yorkshire platter, and an account bar Visit the Racecourse Office for upgrades

PARADE RING RESTAURANT

Situated on the top floor of the Weighing Room, provides a fine dining experience. SOLD OUT this afternoon.

MOËT PAVILION & ROOF TERRACE

Plenty of fizz plus wines and premium beers to accompany that view upstairs

JOHN CARR TERRACE

Georgian stand with modern canopy; featuring The Flying Frankie pub serving our guest ale, Ebor IPA @£6.20 + wider bars and Striped Pig's hot treats or the new York Philly sandwiches.

COUNTY STAND GRANDSTAND & PADDOCK

FOOD & DRINK FREE ZONES

RACING AREA CLOCKTOWER ENCLOSURE

SEAFOOD OPTION CHILDREN ESPECIALLY WELCOME

MEAL DEAL LOCATION MD

budgets. We source many products locally, (e.g. The East Coast for fish, The sandwich packaging is biodegradable and that we recycle 10 tonnes of glass on a entioned below requires pre-booking although many are popular at busy times so know how we can keep improving.

Grandstand & Paddock

York Kitchen & Café offers a range of hot meals, including deep-filled Yorkshire puddings, vegetarian option, as well as sandwiches and Powersalad. This is also the Collection Point for Grandstand & Paddock Picnic Platters.

The Roberto Bar with its giant outdoor screen. House Champagne is available here at by the glass or pick up a jug of a pint of Theakston.

If the weather plays its part then visit the Knavesmire Courtyard, an outside seating area with easy access to betting, bars, tasty treats and toilets. Here a large number of kiosks and specialist mobile vendors offer gourmet British beefburgers, Greek street food, Asian Street Food, Whitby scampi, fish & chips and specialist coffees. If the sun comes out, or just as a treat, try our locally produced luxury ice creams.

Our guest ale, Theakston Ebor IPA, @£6.20 is available in the Dayjur Bar on the mezzanine floor of the Knavesmire Stand.

Clocktower Enclosure

Has a range of units selling hot and cold items, sweets and ice cream.

ound, First & Fifth which is on the scrummy cakes. Also Stand picnic platters.

VEUVE CLICQUOT CHAMPAGNE BAR

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR VISIT

CHAMPAGNE OF THE MEETING

Gardet Origine NV

Canard-Duchêne Brut NV

Canard-Duchêne Rosé

Lanson Rosé Label NV

Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée Brut

Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée Brut Rosé

TRIPS TO THE START

CHILDREN AT YORK RACES

£43

£51

£59

£73

£83

£118

Baby-Changing facilities are available in a purpose-built facility on the ground floors of both Knavesmire & Ebor stands.

We welcome children in our main restaurants, and in the Gimcrack Restaurant we offer a half price option for under 12s. Wherever you can buy food we also can provide juice for children.

Our Parent and Toddler room, situated opposite the main Ebor Stand entrance in the Library Rooms, allows parents and children some quiet time away. A microwave is provided to warm bottles and televisions provide coverage of racing.

Don’t forget our YorkMix Family Sunday on September 8th, Featuring the Pony Racing Series, racehorse corner as well as special appearances at intervals from Bluey. Book early to benefit from the offer price of £12 for a combined Grandstand and Paddock and Clocktower Enclosure ticket (£15 on the day).

CASH MACHINES & CASHBACK

Cash machines are available at the northern end of the racecourse by the Frankel statue, the ground floor of both Ebor & Knavesmire Stands and a further machine is sited adjacent to the entrance to the Gimcrack Stand

Please note there is a charge for this service. If you place a minimum bet of £10 at a tote window, you can request £50 in cash back from your card.

NEED A QUIET MOMENT?

STOP THE CLOCK

Racegoers are invited to join our expert guide for a minibus trip to the start. To register for this free trip or to find out more, see our guide by the thatched hut near the Winner’s Enclosure before 1.40pm today. POSITION OF STALLS

Need a quiet moment? Try the new “sunflower benches” there is one in each enclosure, or the quiet zone in the lift lobby of Knavesmire Stand first floor, or seek out one of chaplains, they offer a friendly ear and can find a quiet spot for a chat.

Check out the Official race time as soon as they cross the line, the digital timing clock at the Winning Post has been supported by Al Basti Equiworld Dubai and might give you a punting advantage later in proceedings.

Centre: Races 1, 2, 3, 6 & 7

ENCLOSURE TRANSFERS

Simply pay the difference between your admission price and the price point below.

County Stand full price: £40

Grandstand & Paddock full price: £25

Transfers are available from the Racecourse Office.

RETAIL THERAPY

Feel in need of some retail therapy? Why not visit one of our retail partners. Blue Rider Gallery - equestrian art specialists. (opposite the Princess Mary bar)

Conversation Pieces - equestrian prints, as well as Darcy & Wolf (by entrance to Gimcrack Stand)

DISABLED RACEGOERS

Facilities such as disabled toilets and viewing platforms for racing are clearly signed. Our raceday stewards will be pleased to offer directions and assistance. The Racecourse Office Team will also be happy to help and can provide an access guide and map. Phil Atkinson is a senior member of the team with special responsibility in this area.

FREE WIFI

1. Search and select York Races - FREE

2. Click T&C’s box then log in

3. You’ll be directed to our home page featuring our partners today, then just surf away

Given the nature of any WiFi network there will be peaks of demand by both time and location - some websites will not be available.

SHUTTLE BUS

A limited shuttle bus service to York station will collect from Knavesmire Road, at the northern end of the racecourse, it will operate whilst there are enough customers to make a bus viable, after the last race and after the concert. The service is provided by a commercial operator. A return service operates on raceday mornings.

TAXI/PRIVATE HIRE PICK-UP POINT

There is a taxi pick up point at the Northern end of the racecourse adjacent to Campleshon Road. Private Hire vehicles will meet pre-booked customers, also at the Northern End.

WHERE CAN I PLACE A BET

The tote will be pleased to take your bet at their many windows or look out for a passing courier. Remember to try the small stake-big payout bets such as the Jackpot, Placepot or Trifecta.

The William Hill Betting Shops (Knavesmire Stand ground floor and front of Melrose Stand) offer a full SP service, so bets on racing and the wider sporting world. The colour of the main betting ring returns, set in front of the Knavesmire Stand, take on the challenge. Contactless payment is available for all the above options. Good luck.

BAR CLOSING TIMES

Key bars will remain open up to 90 minutes after the last race. The serving of drinks in hospitality areas, will be as specified in your booking details. Have an enjoyable time with us but please respect our neighbours and the wider city as you leave the racecourse.

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

York Racecourse always strives to ensure your safety, comfort and enjoyment. However, an incident may occur which is beyond our control. We have employed professionally-trained and experienced stewards. In the event of a situation which requires a partial or full evacuation of the stands, announcements will be broadcast and stewards will usher you to a place of safety; it is essential that you follow their instructions. Please take your belongings with you and proceed out of the area quickly and quietly. If we are unable to re-occupy the stands, you may be invited to return to your car or coach. Departure from car and coach parks will be under the direction of the Police. The foregoing is a precautionary tale.

As one of the largest suppliers of horse feeds, bedding and supplements in the GCC region, Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai aim to make available premium products gathered from across the globe, at a competitive price.

We are once again absolutely delighted to support to the Chairman, Bridget Guerin and York Race Committee Members for what we hope will be another superb season.

We are thrilled to once again, to proudly sponsor the Gr2 Middleton Stakes, the Gr2 Dante Stakes and also the wonderful Gr2 Gimcrack Stakes. We are also pleased to continue to invest in the Owners and Trainers facilities, assisting York with maintaining those high standards.

We wish all Owners, Trainers, Jockeys and Stable-staff the very best of luck here at York and we all look forward to some terrific racing on The Knavesmire throughout the season.

L Al

Basti Owner & Founder

Malih

TOP JOCKEY AT YORK

The Championship will be determined by the number of winners recorded and in the event of a tie, placed efforts will prove the deciding factor. The winner will receive the acclaimed Living North Trophy, as well as £2,500, to celebrate their achievement

Living North Top Jockey 2023: William Buick

A wonderful perpetual Skeaping bronze will be displayed on to the mantelpiece of jockey William Buick after the conclusion of the season long contest to be top rider at York saw him win the Living North-sponsored contest, with 8 victories.

YORK TRACKFACTS

A left-handed track which joins the straight course just under five furlongs from home. Races of seven furlongs start on a spur which joins the main circuit at a tangent after two furlongs.

Top Course Trainers

LEADING TRAINERS AT YORK (2019-2024) WITH RUNNERS:

W HAGGAS (38 wins from 207 runners, 18%) runs KLONDIKE (2.15), MONTASSIB and TIBER FLOW (3.15), ELMONJED (4.15).

R FAHEY (30 wins from 449 runners, 7%) runs MONSIEUR KODI (2.45), QUIET RESOLVE and ZIGGY’S CONDOR (4.15), SOLAR BIRICZ and SHADOW ARMY and TUSCAN POINT (4.45).

D O’MEARA (27 wins from 388 runners, 7%) runs PERCY SHELLEY (2.15), ABERAMA GOLD and SUMMERGHAND (2.45), BUSTAAM (5.20).

J & T GOSDEN (26 wins from 115 runners, 23%) runs FRIENDLY SOUL (3.45).

T EASTERBY (26 wins from 487 runners, 5%) runs HYPERFOCUS and MANILA SCOUSE (2.45), ART POWER (3.15), RIBBLE RADIANT (4.15), GIBSIDE and BURGLAR’S DREAM (5.20).

Trainers In Form

MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:

A BALDING (14 wins from 61 runners, 23%) runs FIVETHOUSANDTOONE (3.15), SECRET SATIRE (3.45), FIRE DEMON (4.15).

AIDAN O’BRIEN (10 wins from 39 runners, 26%) runs MAYFAIR (3.45).

D O’MEARA (9 wins from 42 runners, 21%) runners listed above.

C HILLS (7 wins from 24 runners, 29%) runs ORAZIO (2.45), KHAADEM (3.15).

J CHANNON (7 wins from 23 runners, 30%) runs FLASH BARDOT (2.15), CHAIRMANOFTHEBOARD (2.45).

Top Course Jockeys

LEADING JOCKEYS AT YORK (2019-2024) WITH RIDES:

DANIEL TUDHOPE (34 wins from 290 rides, 12%) rides PERCY SHELLEY (2.15), SUMMERGHAND (2.45), COLD CASE (3.15), SHADOW ARMY (4.45), BUSTAAM (5.20).

TOM MARQUAND (25 wins from 177 rides, 14%) rides KLONDIKE (2.15), GREAT AMBASSADOR (2.45), TIBER FLOW (3.15), FRANCISCO’S PIECE (4.45).

CONNOR BEASLEY (20 wins from 122 rides, 16%) rides DAKOTA GOLD (2.45), COMMANCHE FALLS (3.15), STRAWMAN (5.20).

RYAN MOORE (19 wins from 144 rides, 13%) rides SPYCATCHER (3.15), MAYFAIR (3.45), EXPENSIVE QUEEN (4.15).

WILLIAM BUICK (18 wins from 134 rides, 13%) rides MARHABA THE CHAMP (2.15), ORAZIO (2.45), MILL STREAM (3.15).

Jockeys In Form

MOST WINS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS:

OISIN MURPHY (14 wins from 64 rides, 22%) rides KIHAVAH (2.15), WOVEN (2.45), FIVETHOUSANDTOONE (3.15), SECRET SATIRE (3.45), FIRE DEMON (4.15).

ROSSA RYAN (10 wins from 50 rides, 20%) rides WESTERTON (2.15), HISPANIC (2.45), CLASSICAL SONG (3.45), MORTLAKE (4.15).

SHANE FOLEY (10 wins from 45 rides, 22%) rides RESPECTFUL (4.15), KING OF LIGHT (4.45).

WILLIAM BUICK (9 wins from 44 rides, 20%) rides listed above.

CONNOR BEASLEY (8 wins from 45 rides, 18%) rides listed above.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 13th May.

‘Frankel’s Juddmonte’ by Mike Heslop, oil on canvas board, 76 cm x 90 cm

A RACECOURSE FOR ALL

We want the racecourse to offer both a welcome and an enjoyable day to all our racegoers and in delivering that we recognise that some may need additional assistance from us. We are also pleased to recognise the sunflower lanyard scheme.

The first thing to say, please just ask for help, if the team don’t have an instant answer, then they know someone who will. The team in the Racecourse Reception (behind the Ebor Stand) act as the link to the rest of the team, as needed.

FAQS

Is there accessible and blue badge parking?

Yes, I hope you found it. All our car parks have designated spaces near their front row. Can I get help with getting to/from the car park, taxi rank or shuttle buses?

Yes, there is a complimentary buggy service to all these points, ask a member of the team and they will radio to arrange your collection. Thank you for your patience as the buggies can only transfer 4 people at a time and it’s a big site.

Can I bring a wheelchair?

Yes, if you need to; but we also offer complimentary hire, again from Racecourse Reception (see told you they were the hub). As we hope you’ll appreciate, there are only so many wheelchairs on site, if you need to reserve in advance then call 01904 620911. Considerately piloted mobility scooters are permitted.

Can I bring somebody to help?

Yes, we appreciate that will come in various forms, we hope our “carer comes free” scheme is a help, before your next visit check it out online at www.yorkracecourse.co.uk or just ask the team today.

Are there wheelchair viewing platforms?

Yes, in all stand side area and Stands - easiest thing to do is to ask our Stewards, though a map is available from, you guessed it, Racecourse Reception. Please use these in the spirit intended, with carers being prepared to step aside to allow space for those who need the view the most.

What about toilets and are they part of the Radar scheme?

Yes they are, all the permanent toilet blocks have a accessible capability, please ask for directions or check that map from you know where.

Are their wheelchair height food and drink counters?

Yes there are but not as many as we’d like, please ask a member of the team to assist you.

Wheelchair height betting?

Yes, there are some Tote counters set at a reduced height though a better plan might be to use the courier service that operates in areas such as the main Champagne Lawns; the Tote team themselves are always willing to help.

Can I bring my assistance dog?

Of course, as the tribute to Grady demonstrates, registered assistance dogs are most welcome. There was one more thing?

Please ask, we are keen to help wherever we can, appreciating our racegoers may face a range of challenges.

Examples of viewing platforms both around the Parade Ring and trackside

YORK RACE COMMITTEE

MEET THE YORK MANAGEMENT TEAM

WILLIAM DERBY

Chief Executive & Clerk of the Course

01904 683932 rachel.wigby@yorkracecourse.co.uk

01904 620911 anthea.leigh@yorkracecourse.co.uk

01904 620911 Maiti.Stirling@yorkracecourse.co.uk

OFFICIALS

Stewards

KEVIN

ADRIAN SHARPE (Chief Steward)

ROSIE PEARSON (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

ALI GALLIERS-PRATT

HELEN KINSELLA

ROBERT MCCARTHY

GREG PEARSON Starters

STUART TURNER

ROBERT SUPPLE Judge

DI CLARK

Clerk of the Scales

WAYNE BURNELL Commentator

STEWART MACHIN Veterinary Officer

MARK COLLINS Handicapper

STEWART COPELAND

JAMES BRENNAN Head of Marketing & Sponsorship

01904 620911 james.brennan@yorkracecourse.co.uk

CHRIS WARD Head of Finance

01904 683939 chris.ward@yorkracecourse.co.uk

ADRIAN

01904 620911 adrian.kay@yorkracecourse.co.uk

Medical Officers

DR ROS RODEN

DR JONATHAN BULMAN

DR SAM FOSTER

DR BRUCE MCLAIN Veterinary Surgeons

GEMMA DRANSFIELD

MATTHEW SWARBRICK

POL ABRIL

Betting Ring Managers

MARK RYAN

MALCOLM HART

NEIL PATEMAN

ANDREW JOHNSON Farriers

JAMES HARDY

SCOTT MACKIE Designated Safeguarding Leads

SARAH CULSHAW

ANTHEA LEIGH

CORNER

GUESS WHO?

I rode the winner of the opener on the first day of the Dante Festival last year

WHO AM I?

Can you identify the horse, owner, trainer or jockey who has enjoyed big race success at York in the past from the clues provided?

1. Foaled in 2006, I was crowned European Champion 3-Y-O filly in 2009. I had two big wins on the Knavesmire, which included the Tattersalls Musidora Stakes in 2009. Any guesses?

2. If you’ve managed to guess me, can you name who trained me throughout my career and for a bonus point, can you name my owner. Clue, I wore the same colours as last year’s winner Soul Sister.

3. In August of 2009, I was narrowly beaten in the Pertemps Network Yorkshire Oaks but can anyone name the filly who bested me by three-quarters of a length? She was trained by John Gosden.

YORKS RACING CHALLENGE

Can you name the runners who ran at York on day one of the Dante Festival, from the clues below?

1. Andrew Balding opened the 2023 season with a win in the opener. His runner was partnered by Hayley Turner but if you’re still struggling, the horses name is also a pub classic, often accompanied by chips and peas.

2. Oisin Murphy stormed to victory aboard this Kevin Ryan runner in the second on this day last year, the clue is a former Leeds manager, responsible for leading them back to the Premier league.

3. The Tattersalls Musidora went the way of Frankie Dettori in his GB swansong season. Put a ‘Hey’ before this horses name and you get a popular song by Train.

4. The second in the 1895 Duke Of York Clipper Stakes of 2023 was a very popular sprinter trained by John Quinn. She won the Coolmore Nunthorpe in 2022.

5. Sean Levey and Richard Hannon teamed up to land the fifth race of the afternoon twelve months ago. Add the word ‘Zero’ before his name and you are left with a 2012 American historical thriller directed by Kathryn Bigelow.

Answers to today’s puzzles can be found on page 77.

How to Read the Racecard

colour graphic

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horse’s saddlecloth number

A symbol here denotes the horse holds an entry in the Betfred Oaks.

Barons Selection

horse’s name No. of days since last ran age weight st-lbs kg draw

Soul Sister (IRE) (25)

B h Frankel - Dream Peace (IRE)

Owner: Lady Bamford

Trainer: John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket

3 9-2 (58.1) (4)

Jockey: Frankie Detorri

Form: 1-0

Breeder: Lady Bamford

A winner at 1m on soft ground. Well beaten at 6-1 behind Remarquee when last of 12 on her latest outing in the Group 3 Dubai Duty Free Stakes at Newbury over 7f (soft) last month. Needs to bounce back, but she’s in good hands and remains capable of better. Official BHA Rating 84 SP: 14-1

colour of horse

form guide

B = bay

Br = brown

Ch = chesnut

Gr = grey

Ro = roan

Official BHA Ratings

sex of horse

c=colt - male horse up to age 5

h=horse

g=gelding

f=filly - female horse up to age 5

m=mare

Probable SP

previous performances /=new season

-=new year

C=course winner

D=distance winner

CD=course & distance winner

BF=beaten favourite

The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part usually in three races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability.

The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions. A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances).

The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating.

Racing Post Standard Times

is an independent assessment based on how long it should take a 90-rated horse to win on Good To Firm ground at York Race tactics, rail movements, and wind direction are amongst the many factors to also affect the time for each specific race.

Non-runner

Ground - The Trainer states the ground is not suitable for this horse, the official going has changed since the time of declaration.

Vet - The Trainer states the horse is subject to a Veterinary Certificate. Self Certificate - The trainer has advised the authorities that the horse is not able to race today.

You may

This season sees the latest staging of the famous race as part of a an extensive partnership with Leeds-based Sky Bet.

York Racecourse and its longstanding partner are committed to both cherishing and yet developing the track’s most famous race.

Today sees the next instalment of a series entitled the “Race To The Ebor” which includes four high-class staying contests, including an Irish race held at The Curragh. The four races nominated for the “Race To The Ebor” are:

Sky Bet Melrose Handicap (3YO only)

York - 1m 6f

Saturday 26 August 2023

Sky Bet Jorvik Handicap (4YO+)

York - 1m 4f

Wednesday 15 May 2024

Sky Bet Stakes (Handicap, 4YO+)

The Curragh - 1m 6f

Wednesday 5 June 2024

Sky Bet Ebor (Handicap

4YO+)

York - 1m 6f

Saturday 24 August 2024

Sky Bet Grand Cup (Listed, 4YO+)

York - 1m 6f

Saturday 15 June 2024

The winners of the four races above will be guaranteed a start position in the Sky Bet Ebor of 2024 provided they are entered and confirmed in the normal way. In a further boost to connections, if these horses run in the Sky Bet Ebor 2024 and fail to finish in the top eight places, they will have their entry fee to the race (worth £5,000) refunded, the top eight receive £5,000 or more in prize money.

In the event that any of the “Race To The Ebor” winners were set to carry the lowest weight in the Sky Bet Ebor, that horse’s weight would be raised to the equivalent of the lowest-weighted horse that was set to run through the established entry process.

To complement this initiative York Racecourse invested in Britain’s largest set of starting stalls, able to accommodate 22 runners, an increase of two participants on the 2018 configuration. After his success in the Sky Bet Melrose last August, we know that Middle Earth already has a “golden ticket”.

Race 1 2.00 2m 4f

1 Bold Yeoman (IRE) 11-4

2 Boyles Hill (IRE) 11-4

3 Casting Aspersions (IRE) 11-4

4 De Tellers Fortune (IRE) 11-4

5 Dexterity (IRE) 11-4

6 Full Metal Jacket (GB) 11-4

7 Impatient (FR) 11-4

8 Inside I’m Dancin (GB) 11-4

9 Milan Ac (IRE) 11-4

10 Pattern Cutter (GB) 11-4

11 Timeforarum (GB) 11-4

12 Typhoon Flyer (IRE) 11-4

13 Lady Harriett (GB) 10-11

14 Miss Arvico (GB) 10-11

15 Olivia Kate (GB) 10-11

16 Devon Dude (GB) 10-10

Race 2 2.30 1m 7f 182y

1 Totterdown (GB) 12-2

2 Kansas du Berlais (FR) 11-13

3 Bucephalus (GER) 11-11

4 Now Or Never (FR) 11-11

5 Charlie’s Glance (GB) 11-9

6 Three Cliffs Bay (GER) 11-9

7 Manuelito (GB) 11-6

8 Believe Jack (FR) 11-6

9 John Betjeman (GB) 11-4

10 Double Click (IRE) 11-2

11 Supposedtobe (IRE) 10-13

12 Saddlers Quest (GB) 10-5

FFOS LAS

Race 3 3.00

2m 4f

1 Moorefields (IRE) 12-0

2 Activist (FR) 12-0

3 Tregele (IRE) 12-0

4 Queen Antoinette (GB) 12-0

5 Bread And Butter (IRE) 12-0

6 Pentire Head (IRE) 11-13

7 Energy One (GB) 11-12

8 Shuil Ceoil (IRE) 11-12

9 Jubilee Gold (IRE) 11-11

10 Hallwood (FR) 11-10

11 Long Draw (IRE) 11-9

12 Quian (GER) 11-7

13 Faded Fantasy (IRE) 11-6

14 Robber’s Bridge (IRE) 10-8

15 Tiger Blade (GB) 10-2

16 The Wire Flyer (GB) 10-2

Race 4 3.30 2m 7f 191y

1 Halifax (FR) 12-6

2 Paricolor (FR) 12-0

3 A Definite Getaway (IRE) 12-0

4 Rare Clouds (GB) 11-12

5 Hurricane Danny (FR) 11-10

6 Stringtoyourbow (IRE) 11-10

7 Ghost Hunter (IRE) 11-9

8 Lubeat Foras (IRE) 11-7

9 Mr Tambourine Man (IRE) 11-5

10 Hobb’s Delight (GB) 10-11

Race 5 4.00 2m 7f 191y

1 Crossing The Bar (IRE) 12-0

2 In The Air (FR) 11-13

3 Behind The Curtain (IRE) 11-12

4 I’m A Starman (GB) 11-10

5 New Found Fame (IRE) 11-9

6 Heure de Gloire (FR) 11-8

7 Bataillon (GB) 11-8

8 Spitalfield (IRE) 11-6

9 Avada Kedavra (IRE) 11-4

10 Ithaka (IRE) 11-0

Race 6 4.30 3m 3f 208y

1 Musical Slave (IRE) 12-2

2 Amateur (IRE) 12-2

3 Charles Ritz (GB) 12-0

4 Sam Barton (GB) 11-13

5 Coconut Splash (IRE) 11-12

6 Silver In Disguise (GB) 11-12

7 Coeur Serein (IRE) 11-12

8 Dr Kananga (GB) 11-11

9 Peejaybee (FR) 11-9

10 Tip Top Mountain (IRE) 11-9

11 Jerrash (GB) 11-9

12 Gats And Co (GB) 11-8

13 Ballydisco (IRE) 10-13

14 Lightonthewing (IRE) 10-2

Race 7 5.05 2m 7f 177y

1 Dynamite Kentucky (FR) 12-0

2 Aeronisi (IRE) 12-0

3 Light Flicker (IRE) 11-9

4 Safe Destination (GB) 11-3

5 File Illico (FR) 11-0

6 Unspeakable (IRE) 10-11

7 Ballyrashane (IRE) 10-9

8 Prince Cleni (FR) 10-8

9 Reign Suepreme (IRE) 10-8

10 Grand Escaparde (IRE) 10-7

11 Higgs (IRE) 10-5

12 Debacle (GB) 10-2

ollow a ider or rainer of your choosing:

JOCKEYS

D ALLAN

3.15 Art Power (IRE) T Easterby

C BEASLEY

2.45 Dakota Gold.........................................................M Dods

3.15 Commanche Falls M Dods

5.20 Strawman (IRE) G Tutty

S D BOWEN

4.15 On Point (IRE) J Camacho

5.20 Toshizou (IRE) R Fell & S Murray W BUICK

2.15 Marhaba The Champ K Ryan

2.45 Orazio (IRE) C Hills

3.15 Mill Stream (IRE) J Chapple-Hyam

N CALLAN

2.45 Aleezdancer (IRE) .............................................K Ryan

R CLUTTERBUCK

5.20 Asgard’s Captain (IRE) D Cunha H CROUCH

3.45 La Pasionaria R Beckett J CROWLEY

2.15 Crystal Delight H Eustace

4.15 Elmonjed (IRE) W Haggas

T EAVES

2.45 Magical Spirit (IRE)

K Ryan

3.15 Washington Heights K Ryan

4.45 Against The Wind...............................................K Ryan

5.20 Dark Moon Rising (IRE)

C FALLON

K Ryan

2.45 Intervention M Appleby

3.15 Montassib W Haggas

J FANNING

3.45 Francophone C Johnston

4.45 Zabeel Road (IRE) C Johnston

5.20 Powerful Response (IRE) G Harker

D FENTIMAN

2.45 Manila Scouse T Easterby

4.15 Ribble Radiant............................................... T Easterby

5.20 Burglar’s Dream (IRE) T Easterby S FOLEY

4.15 Respectful (IRE)

4.45 King Of Light

B GARRITTY

K R Burke

K R Burke

2.15 Two Brothers M & D Easterby

4.15 Thursday’s Child M Hammond

4.45 Solar Biricz (IRE) R Fahey

5.20 Piecederesistance (IRE) M Hammond

S GRAY

4.15 True Promise ..........................................................K Ryan

4.45 American Style K Ryan

C HARDIE

2.45 Monsieur Kodi (IRE) R Fahey

4.15 Quiet Resolve (IRE) R Fahey

5.20 Royal Observatory K Frost

J HART

2.45 Mr Wagyu (IRE)

5.20 Tarjamah

S JAMES

3.15 Marshman

J & S Quinn

T Waggott

K R Burke

5.20 Thundering K Ryan

R KINGSCOTE

2.15 Oneforthegutter

I Williams

3.15 Diligent Harry C Cox

4.15 Blue Prince (IRE) ...............................................P Evans

C LEE

2.15 Saratoga Gold

2.45 Lethal Levi

3.15 Swingalong (IRE)

4.15 Lady Pink Rose

K Frost

K R Burke

K R Burke

K R Burke

5.20 Cardano (USA) B Brookhouse

S M LEVEY

3.15 Shouldvebeenaring R Hannon

4.45 Bentley Air R Hannon

T MARQUAND

2.15 Klondike W Haggas

2.45 Great Ambassador E Walker

3.15 Tiber Flow (IRE) W Haggas

4.45 Francisco’s Piece A P Keatley

J MASON

4.15 Diligent Resdev M & D Easterby

R L MOORE

3.15 Spycatcher (IRE) K R Burke

3.45 Mayfair (IRE) A O’Brien

4.15 Expensive Queen (IRE) K Ryan

L MORRIS

2.15 Island Brave (IRE) H Main

2.45 Lethal Nymph P Midgley

3.45 Sinology D M Simcock

5.20 Gastronomy. Mrs P Kirby A MULLEN

2.15 Lightening Company (IRE) B Haslam

4.15 Misemerald (IRE) Mrs P Kirby

5.20 Bringbackmemories (FR) I Jardine

P MULRENNAN

2.45 Makanah J Camacho

3.15 Azure Blue (IRE) M Dods

4.45 Station X B Smart

O MURPHY

2.15 Kihavah A P Keatley

2.45 Woven M Dods

3.15 Fivethousandtoone (IRE) A Balding

3.45 Secret Satire A Balding

4.15 Fire Demon A Balding

D NOLAN

4.45 Fuji Mountain (IRE) D Carroll

5.20 Arrange (IRE) M Todhunter

R OLIVER

5.20 Whatacracker Mr M T Walford

O ORR

2.45 Wobwobwob (IRE) A P Keatley

4.15 Ziggy’s Condor (IRE) R Fahey

4.45 Tuscan Point (IRE) R Fahey

S OSBORNE

5.20 Wahraan (FR) ...............................................J Osborne

D PROBERT

2.15 Flash Bardot J Channon

2.45 Chairmanoftheboard (IRE) J Channon

5.20 Dancing In Paris (FR) I Williams

C RODRIGUEZ

2.15 Chillingham (IRE) E Bethell

5.20 Skye Breeze (IRE) E Bethell

R RYAN

2.15 Westerton (IRE) A King

2.45 Hispanic (IRE) M Appleby

3.45 Classical Song (IRE) ....................................R Beckett

4.15 Mortlake (IRE) R Beckett

R SCOTT

2.45 Lakota Blue N Tinkler

R SEXTON

2.45 Badri J Camacho

K SHOEMARK

2.45 Aberama Gold D O’Meara

3.45 Friendly Soul J & T Gosden

J P SPENCER

2.15 Track Of Time (FR) I Williams

3.15 Khaadem (IRE) C Hills

JP SULLIVAN

2.45 Hyperfocus (IRE) T Easterby

5.20 Gibside T Easterby

D TUDHOPE

2.15 Percy Shelley D O’Meara

2.45 Summerghand (IRE) D O’Meara

3.15 Cold Case K R Burke

4.45 Shadow Army R Fahey

5.20 Bustaam (FR) D O’Meara

TRAINERS

R FELL & S MURRAY

5.20 Toshizou (IRE).......................................Sean D Bowen

MICHAEL APPLEBY

2.45 Hispanic (IRE)

Rossa Ryan

2.45 Intervention Cieren Fallon

ANDREW BALDING

3.15 Fivethousandtoone (IRE) Oisin Murphy

3.45 Secret Satire.............................................Oisin Murphy

4.15 Fire Demon

RALPH BECKETT

3.45 Classical Song (IRE)

3.45 La Pasionaria

4.15 Mortlake (IRE)

EDWARD BETHELL

2.15 Chillingham (IRE)

5.20 Skye Breeze (IRE)

BEN BROOKHOUSE

5.20 Cardano (USA)

KARL BURKE

2.45 Lethal Levi

3.15 Cold Case

3.15 Marshman

3.15 Spycatcher (IRE)

3.15 Swingalong (IRE)

4.15 Elmonjed (IRE) Jim Crowley

MICKY HAMMOND

4.15 Thursday’s Child Billy Garritty

5.20 Piecederesistance (IRE) Billy Garritty

RICHARD HANNON

3.15 Shouldvebeenaring Sean Levey

4.45 Bentley Air Sean Levey

GEOFF HARKER

Oisin Murphy

Rossa Ryan

Hector Crouch

Rossa Ryan

Callum Rodriguez

Callum Rodriguez

Clifford Lee

Clifford Lee

Daniel Tudhope

Sam James

Ryan Moore

Clifford Lee

4.15 Lady Pink Rose............................................

4.15 Respectful (IRE)

4.45 King Of Light

JULIE CAMACHO

2.45 Badri

2.45 Makanah

4.15 On Point (IRE)

DECLAN CARROLL

4.45 Fuji Mountain (IRE)

JACK CHANNON

2.15 Flash Bardot

2.45 Chairmanoftheboard (IRE)

JANE CHAPPLE-HYAM

3.15 Mill Stream (IRE)

CLIVE COX

3.15 Diligent Harry

DYLAN CUNHA

Clifford Lee

Shane Foley

Shane Foley

Ryan Sexton

Paul Mulrennan

Sean D Bowen

David Nolan

David Probert

David Probert

William Buick

Richard Kingscote

5.20 Asgard’s Captain (IRE)................Rhys Clutterbuck

MICHAEL DODS

2.45 Dakota Gold

Connor Beasley

2.45 Woven Oisin Murphy

3.15 Azure Blue (IRE)

3.15 Commanche Falls

MICHAEL & DAVID EASTERBY

2.15 Two Brothers

4.15 Diligent Resdev

TIM EASTERBY

2.45 Hyperfocus (IRE)

Paul Mulrennan

Connor Beasley

Billy Garritty

Joanna Mason

James Sullivan

2.45 Manila Scouse Duran Fentiman

3.15 Art Power (IRE)

4.15 Ribble Radiant

5.20 Burglar’s Dream (IRE)

5.20 Gibside

HARRY EUSTACE

David Allan

Duran Fentiman

Duran Fentiman

James Sullivan

2.15 Crystal Delight............................................Jim Crowley

DAVID EVANS

4.15 Blue Prince (IRE) Richard Kingscote

RICHARD FAHEY

2.45 Monsieur Kodi (IRE)

4.15 Quiet Resolve (IRE)

Cam Hardie

Cam Hardie

4.15 Ziggy’s Condor (IRE) Oisin Orr

4.45 Shadow Army

4.45 Solar Biricz (IRE)

Daniel Tudhope

Billy Garritty

4.45 Tuscan Point (IRE) Oisin Orr

KEVIN FROST

2.15 Saratoga Gold

5.20 Royal Observatory

JOHN & THADY GOSDEN

Clifford Lee

Cam Hardie

3.45 Friendly Soul Kieran Shoemark

WILLIAM HAGGAS

2.15 Klondike

Tom Marquand

3.15 Montassib ................................................... Cieren Fallon

3.15 Tiber Flow (IRE) Tom Marquand

5.20 Powerful Response (IRE) Joe Fanning

BEN HASLAM

2.15 Lightening Company (IRE) Andrew Mullen

CHARLES HILLS

2.45 Orazio (IRE) William Buick

3.15 Khaadem (IRE) Jamie Spencer

IAIN JARDINE

5.20 Bringbackmemories (FR) Andrew Mullen

CHARLIE JOHNSTON

3.45 Francophone Joe Fanning

4.45 Zabeel Road (IRE) Joe Fanning

ADRIAN KEATLEY

2.15 Kihavah Oisin Murphy

2.45 Wobwobwob (IRE) Oisin Orr

4.45 Francisco’s Piece Tom Marquand

ALAN KING

2.15 Westerton (IRE) Rossa Ryan

PHILIP KIRBY

4.15 Misemerald (IRE) Andrew Mullen

5.20 Gastronomy. Luke Morris

HEATHER MAIN

2.15 Island Brave (IRE) Luke Morris

PAUL MIDGLEY

2.45 Lethal Nymph Luke Morris

ADRIAN NICHOLLS

2.45 Abate Mia Nicholls

AIDAN O’BRIEN

3.45 Mayfair (IRE) Ryan Moore

DAVID O’MEARA

2.15 Percy Shelley Daniel Tudhope

2.45 Aberama Gold................................. Kieran Shoemark

2.45 Summerghand (IRE)........................Daniel Tudhope

5.20 Bustaam (FR).....................................Daniel Tudhope

JAMIE OSBORNE

5.20 Wahraan (FR) Saffie Osborne

JOHN & SEAN QUINN

2.45 Mr Wagyu (IRE) Jason Hart

KEVIN RYAN

2.15 Marhaba The Champ William Buick

2.45 Aleezdancer (IRE) Neil Callan

2.45 Magical Spirit (IRE) Tom Eaves

3.15 Washington Heights Tom Eaves

4.15 Expensive Queen (IRE) Ryan Moore

4.15 True Promise Shane Gray

4.45 Against The Wind Tom Eaves

4.45 American Style Shane Gray

5.20 Dark Moon Rising (IRE) Tom Eaves

5.20 Thundering Sam James

DAVID SIMCOCK

3.45 Sinology Luke Morris

BRYAN SMART

4.45 Station X Paul Mulrennan

NIGEL TINKLER

2.45 Lakota Blue Rowan Scott

MARTIN TODHUNTER

5.20 Arrange (IRE) David Nolan

GEMMA TUTTY

5.20 Strawman (IRE) Connor Beasley

TRACY WAGGOTT

5.20 Tarjamah Jason Hart

MARK WALFORD

5.20 Whatacracker Richard Oliver

ED WALKER

2.45 Great Ambassador Tom Marquand

IAN WILLIAMS

2.15 Oneforthegutter Richard Kingscote

2.15 Track Of Time (FR) Jamie Spencer

5.20 Dancing In Paris (FR) David Probert

A WINTER’S TALE:

WHAT IS NEW AT YORK THIS SEASON?

A LOT OF WORK HAS GONE INTO THE SOUTHERN END DEVELOPMENT (SEE P40-41), HOWEVER THE RACECOURSE TEAMS HAVE BEEN BUSY ELSEWHERE…..

WINE & CHEESE BAR

EDWARDIAN WEIGHING ROOM

Since 2015, this one-time hub of the racing operation has been a popular destination for racegoers who want to combine a little nostalgia with their drinks. This winter, a Wine & Cheese Bar has been added. Speaking about the new treats, the head of our food operation, Kevin Pinnington said: “People were always telling me how much they liked the old wine & cheese cellar, then doing our stock take, I realised we had some really lovely wines that were effectively bin-ends because we didn’t have enough bottles to offer them on the main wine list. So, this new bar is a bit of a “back to the future” as it’s a way to let County Stand badgeholders try them by the glass, combined with some traditional favourites. Add in a selection of carefully chosen Yorkshire cheeses plus some cold meats and we hope people will enjoy it.”

KNAVESMIRE STAND

The high class action on the track is clearly seen from the steppings and boxes of this stand, however the PA system was showing its age. A major investment should mean that the commentators can now better add to the drama and let you know what price your winning bets were returned at As with any new technology, it might take a few meetings to settle in, so please help us by sharing your experience with the team on the ground.

ALCOVES BAR

GIMCRACK STAND

Another County Stand area, that once discovered is much loved, has benefited from a winter refurbishment. Lighter and brighter, check out the extended range of Tanqueray gins, offered with premium Schweppes tonics.

MULTIPLE BARS

The new Bar in the Roberto Pavilion should speed up drinks service in that area but we’ve also added even more fast tills, there are nearly 250 around the site. Not to mention thirty new under the bar fridges.

OUT OF SIGHT:

Every winter a whole host of “out of sight work” is completed. The investment in these infrastructure projects keeps the racecourse functioning on the busy days This year the pumps in the Ebor Stand were replaced and drainage works undertaken outside the Gimcrack Stand.

About a mile from the track is the working home of Head Gardener, Zak Rafferty A regular winner of Yorkshire in Bloom Awards, the Victorian Greenhouse has benefited from major refurbishment.

Celebrating the racehorse and their welfare is at the heart of what we do

York Racecourse

• 18 days of flat racing

• Approximately 1,400 horses

• Running in 127 races

• 17 2 1

Equine Welfare Investment

£2,000,000 management of 10 hectares of racing surface

annually into equine related activity, including:

• 2 state of the art veterinary care boxes

• 3 kilometres rubberised non-slip horse walkways

• 16 temperature controlled horse showers

• 178 high specification stables

• 3 Misting fans – to aid horse cooling

• 2 horse ambulances

Equine Expertise 365-day

• 3 equine specialist vets on duty at every raceday

• Pre and post race examinations by a minimum of 6 BHA

Equine Welfare Officers

• A team of 12 equestrian experts providing pre, during and post-race support

• 2 experienced farriers, specialising in racehorses

• Mobile water provision across all equine related areas including on the racecourse

Leanne Aspery Stables Manager

British Racing

British Racing

• All licenced participants, including racecourses are required to meet BHA regulation standards in respect of the track, equine facilities and equine welfare

• All licenced participants, including racecourses are required to meet BHA regulation standards in respect equi equi

£2.3million

since 2012 has been awarded in grants by The Racing Foundation specifically to horse welfare initiatives

£2.3million

Fact Checker

British racing has launched a website to provide facts, educate and confront the tough questions head on. See the sports answers here: horsepwr.co.uk Purpose. Welfare. Responsibility. That’s HorsePWR.

since 2012 has been awarded in grants by The Racing Foundation specifically to horse welfare initiatives

• Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) is British Horseracing’s official charity for the welfare of horses who have retired from racing

• York Racecourse supports the charity New Beginnings, who are accredited by the RoR to rehome and retrain thoroughbreds in their retirement

Over

£35 million

since 2000 has been invested into advancing equine veterinary science and education via the Horseracing Betting Levy Board

6,000

Racing Grooms dedicate themselves 365 days a year to the 14,000 racehorses in mainland UK

Emma Patterson Stableside Manager Sarah Culshaw

The Sky Bet Ebor Festival

Wednesday 21 –Saturday 24 August

Runners & Riders

The Sky Bet Race To The Ebor Jorvik Stakes

One Mile About Four Furlongs (2,400 metres)

See page 78 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION

Distance: 1m 4f

Race Type: Handicap

Prize Money: £65,000

Age: 4+

Stalls: Centre

Welcome back. We start with a handicap. Such races are designed for close competition, with the handicapper as the independent assessor who rates horses on past performance, seeking to get them crossing the line together, by handing out differing weights.

The best will be the highest rated horse; Klondike being the highest rated horse in this race.

The winner is guaranteed a start in the £500,000 Sky Bet Ebor itself (subject to key criteria), hence the unusual title, see the dedicated page in this racecard on page 18 to learn more.

Use the Press Selections Board by the Winners Enclosure to guide you or give you someone to blame.

LAST YEAR’S RACE

Winner: SCAMPI

Trainer: Andrew Balding

Jockey: Hayley Turner

Age/Weight: 5-8-7

Runners: 15 SP: 16/1

Scampi sprung a bit of a surprise in the opener 12 months ago He travelled strongly under Hayley Turner before keeping on well inside the final furlong to win by half a length.

RACE FACTS & STATISTICS

THE TALE OF THE CLOCK

Racing Post Standard Time: 2m 29.10s

Course Record: 2m 25.12s by Sea Wave (18-Aug-98)

All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last seven years

Leading course trainer (19-24): W Haggas (38 wins from 207 runners, 18%) runs KLONDIKE Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D O’Meara (9 wins from 42 runners, 21%) runs PERCY

Fancy That: W Haggas won this race in 2021 and 2022. The stable runs KLONDIKE today.

Longest Traveller: WESTERTON trained by A King, Barbury Castle, 212 miles. NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 13th May.

KNAVESMIRE TIP

A subsequent wind procedure since KLONDIKE’s disappointing last-placed finish in the Group 3 Geoffrey Freer at Newbury in August could unlock some improvement in William Haggas’ lightly-raced colt. The son of Galileo enters handicaps off what looks a workable mark, particularly if judged on his fourth in the Bahrain Trophy at Newmarket the month before. The biggest threat may emerge from easy Epsom scorer Crystal Delight, while a gelding operation may see Marhaba The Champ bounce back to form. KLONDIKE

The Sky Bet Race To The Ebor Jorvik Stakes

1

Klondike (GB) (270)

B c Galileo (IRE) - Koora

Owner: Jonsson/Magnier/Tabor/Fittocks Stud

Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket

Distance: 1m 4f

Race Type: Handicap Prize Money: £65,000

4+ Stalls: Centre

4 9-12 (62.6) (13)

Jockey: Tom Marquand

Form: 1240-

Breeder: Fittocks Stud

A winner at 1m 3f on soft ground. Beaten 11l behind Arrest at 9-2 when last of 7 on his latest outing in the Group 3 BetVictor Geoffrey Freer Stakes at Newbury over 1m 5f (good to soft) in August last year. Official BHA Rating 103 SP: 11-2

2

Track of Time (FR) (124)

4 9-11 (62.1) (4)

Ch g Gleneagles (IRE) - South Sister Jockey: Jamie Spencer

Owner: Mrs Fitri Hay

Trainer: Ian Williams, Alvechurch

Form: 1621-45

Breeder: S.C.E.A Ecurie de Montlahuc

He has won three times from 1m to 1m 2f on good ground and on the all-weather Finished 6l behind Ouzo when fifth of 13 on his latest outing at Meydan over 1m 1f (good) in January Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with F Henri Graffard in France. Official BHA Rating 102 SP: 16-1

3

Marhaba The Champ (GB) (230) 5

9-6 (59.9) (2)

Ch g Galileo (IRE) - Lady of The Desert (USA) Jockey: William Buick

Owner: Mr Jaber Abdullah

Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton Form: 0/16010- CD Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

He has won three times from 1m 1f to 1m 4f on good to firm and good to soft ground. Beaten 16l behind Divina Grace at 10-3 when last of 9 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 1m 4f (good to firm) in September last year Official BHA Rating 97 SP: 9-

4 Westerton (IRE) (11)

B g Belardo (IRE) - Aubusson (IRE)

Owner: Mr J. Law

4 9-6

(9)

Jockey: Rossa Ryan

Breeder: Mrs H. A. Jellett

Trainer: Alan King, Barbury Castle Form: 13520-0

A winner at 1m 2f on good to firm ground. Beaten 16l behind Liberty Lane at 9-1 when 12th of 13 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 1m 1f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 97 SP: 25-1

5 Kihavah (GB) (10)

Ch g Harbour Watch (IRE) - Roheryn (IRE)

Owner: JAB

(5)

Jockey: Oisin Murphy

Trainer: Adrian Keatley, Malton Form: 1112-04 CD

Breeder: The Roheryn Partnership

He has won four times from 1m 4f to 1m 5f on good to firm and good ground; has also won three hurdles. Finished 10l behind Bague D’or when fourth of 11 at 15-2 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 1m 6f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 97 (-1) SP: 8-1 6

Delight (GB) (22)

(10)

Ch g New Approach (IRE) - Crystal Capella Jockey: Jim Crowley

Owner: Little Staughton Farms Ltd

Trainer: Harry Eustace, Newmarket Form: 36520-1 Breeder: Southcourt Stud

Successful twice at 1m 2f on good ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 5-2 at Epsom over 1m 2f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Ziggy by 6l. Official BHA Rating 97 SP: 13-2 7

Chillingham (IRE) (18)

B g Ulysses (IRE) - Last Jewel (IRE)

Owner: Mr J Carrick & Mr S Taylor

Trainer: Edward Bethell, Middleham

Callum Rodriguez

Lynch Bages Ltd & Lindy Farms

He has won three times from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on good to firm and soft ground. Third of 8 behind Sea King beaten 3/4l at 9-4fav on his latest outing at Ripon over 1m 4f (soft) last month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time. Official BHA Rating 96 SP: 11-1

B f Sixties Icon - Bridie Ffrench Jockey: David Probert

Owner: Six or Sticks (Sixties)

Trainer: Jack Channon, West Ilsley

Mike Channon

9

Island Brave (IRE) (39)

B h Zebedee - Tip the Scale (USA)

Owner: Mr Donald M. Kerr

Trainer: Heather Main, Wantage

Luke Morris

1525/2-0 D Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud

Has won 12 races from 1m to 2m on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather Well beaten at 40-1 behind Duty Of Care when 12th of 13 on his latest outing at Kempton over 2m last month. Official BHA Rating 93

10

Two Brothers (GB) (10)

B g Sir Percy - Blandish (USA) Jockey: Billy Garritty

Owner: On Top Racing Ltd & Two Brothers

Trainer: Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton

551-413 CD Breeder: Theakston Stud

He has won four times from 1m 3f to 1m 4f on good to soft and soft ground. Third of 6 behind Capital Theory beaten 9l at 7-2 on

latest outing at Hamilton over 1m 5f (good to soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 92 (-1) SP: 22-1

11

Oneforthegutter (GB) (109)

B g Muhaarar - Rainbow Springs

Owner: Tracey Bell & Caroline Lyons

Trainer: Ian Williams, Alvechurch

Michael E Wates CBE

He has won three times from 6f to 1m 4f on good and good to soft ground and on the all-weather Beaten 13l behind Teumessias Fox at 9-1 when eighth of 9 on his latest outing at Kempton over 1m 4f in January Official BHA Rating 90 SP: 22-1

12

Percy Shelley (GB) (11)

B g Sir Percy - She’s Gorgeous (IRE)

Owner: Akela Thoroughbreds Limited

Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

Jockey: Daniel Tudhope

3/606-60 Breeder: Johnstone Partnership

He has won three times from 1m 1f to 1m 3f on good to soft ground. Beaten 18l behind Maxi King at 28-1 when last of 9 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 1m 4f (good) earlier this month. He is wearing a visor for the first time Official BHA Rating 90 SP: 33-1

13 Saratoga Gold (GB) (22)

Ch g Mayson - Lady Sylvia

Owner: Curzon House Partnership

Trainer: Kevin Frost, Newark

6 8-11 (55.8)

Has won eight races from 1m 2f to 1m 6f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather Finished 9l behind Champagne Piaff when fifth of 13 at 14-1 on his latest outing at Epsom over 1m 4f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 88 SP: 25-1

14

Lightening Company (IRE) (23)

B g Fast Company (IRE) - Shama’s Song (IRE)

Owner: Middleham Park Racing CXV & C Barclay

Trainer: Ben Haslam, Middleham

Andrew Mullen

Form: 0435-32

Breeder: Anthony Kirwan

He has won three times from 7f to 1m 2f on good to soft and soft ground. Beaten 2l by Bolster when second of 9 at 6-1 on his latest outing at Pontefract over 1m 2f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 84 SP: 16-1

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS

Visor worn first time by No. 12. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 7. Hood worn by No. 7. Visor worn by No. 10. Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 5, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 11. Running for the first time since Gelding No 3. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No 1.

STEWARDS NOTE

MARHABA THE CHAMP: Following its run on 28/9/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too free.

PROBABLE S.P.’S

9-2 Marhaba The Champ (GB), 11-2 Klondike (GB), 13-2 Crystal Delight (GB), 8-1 Kihavah (GB), 11-1 Chillingham (IRE), 12-1 Flash Bardot (GB), 16-1 Track of Time (FR), Lightening Company (IRE), 22-1 Two Brothers (GB), Oneforthegutter (GB), 25-1 Westerton (IRE), Saratoga Gold (GB), 33-1 Percy Shelley (GB), 50-1 Island Brave (IRE)

RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION

1st

FIRST RACE PRESENTATION & BEST TURNED OUT

The trophy for this race will be presented to the winning owner after the race by a Michael Shinners, Head of Sports PR.

Sky have generously given £100 to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race and £100 for the racing groom responsible for the winning horse

DISH OF THE DAY R O B E R TO PAV I L I O N

Fresh fish & chips - and yes, there is a choice of mushy peas or curry sauce.

GRADY: A FAITHFUL COMPANION REMEMBERED

Jeremy Cassel remembers Grady with sculptor, Mark Coreth, looking on

Many racegoers will remember Grady, a faithful friend and lifelong companion to Jeremy Cassel, who helped his owner share the magic of visits to the Knavesmire.

Since 1931, Guide Dogs have transformed the lives of over 36,000 people and Grady was one of them.

Today a bronze marquette of Grady will be unveiled by his owner, both in tribute and significantly as a way of continuing to raise funds for a charity that relies on public donations.

The life size reproduction becomes the second piece of work from master sculptor, Mark Coreth, to be on display at York Racecourse World renowned for his ability to capture subjects from the animal kingdom, Mark was chosen by the late Prince Khaled Abdullah to remember Frankel. The likeness of the world’s highest rated thoroughbred and winner of the 2012 Juddmonte International can be seen by the Sir Henry Cecil Gates, at the northern end of the course.

Grady will look towards the Winner’s Enclosure from the shadow of the Melrose Stand, please join the presentation party for the formal unveiling between the first and second races today. While you are there, consider donating to the charity and remember to rub Grady’s nose for luck!

The Churchill Tyres Stakes

Six Furlongs (1,200 metres)

See page 78 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION

Distance: 6f

Race Type: Handicap

Rating: 86-105

Prize Money: £50,000

Age: 4+

Stalls: Centre

Again, a handicap, this time for horses rated between 86 and 105. Like in the game of cricket a rating of 100 denotes a good performer. The shorter distance of only six furlongs usually makes for a tight finish.

So, pit your wits against the handicapper – if you need some help look for C (has won at York) or D (has won over this distance) against the horse’s name, see Dakota Gold is one such, after all he has won here six times already!

LAST YEAR’S RACE

Winner: BIELSA

Trainer: Kevin Ryan

Jockey: Oisin Murphy

Age/Weight: 8-8-13

Runners: 21 SP: 12/1

Oisin Murphy sat prominent on the near side for much of the contest. His mount looked to be well handicapped coming into the event and just held the game Lethal Levi.

RACE FACTS & STATISTICS

THE TALE OF THE CLOCK

Racing Post Standard Time: 1m 10s

Course Record: 1m 8.23s by Mince (09-Sep-12)

All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last seven years

Leading course trainer (19-24): R Fahey (30 wins from 449 runners, 7%) runs MONSIEUR KODI

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D O’Meara (9 wins from 42 runners, 21%) runs ABERAMA GOLD and SUMMERGHAND

Weightwatcher: DAKOTA GOLD won off a handicap mark of 100, his rating is now down 16lb to 84 Fancy That: R Fahey won this race in 2018 and 2021. The stable runs MONSIEUR KODI today. D O’Meara won this race in 2015 and 2017. The stable runs ABERAMA GOLD and SUMMERGHAND today. Longest Traveller: GREAT AMBASSADOR trained by E Walker, Upper Lambourn, 202 miles.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 13th May.

KNAVESMIRE TIP

CHAIRMANOFTHEBOARD could be worth chancing. The eight-year-old retains plenty of his old ability, as evidenced by his recent placed effort on the Rowley course at Newmarket, and a similar performance might prove sufficient. Summerghand could go well too judged on his eye-catching Newmarket performance last month, while Mr Wagyu is a two-time C&D winner and must be respected on the back of his close-up second at Ripon on his seasonal debut 18 days ago CHAIRMANOFTHEBOARD

Distance: 6f Race Type: Handicap (86-105)

Money: £50,000 Age: 4+

Stalls: Centre

1

Badri (GB) (61)

9-9 (61.2) (14)

B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Penny Drops Jockey: Ryan Sexton

Owner: RJH Ltd and Mr D Padgett

Trainer: Julie Camacho, Malton

Form: 0201-00 D

Breeder: Mr & Mrs G. Middlebrook

Has won nine races from 5f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather Beaten 8l behind Albasheer at 16-1 when 9th of 12 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 5f in March. Official BHA Rating 101 SP: 25-1

2

Orazio (IRE) (28)

5 9-8 (60.8) (9)

Gr g Caravaggio (USA) - Lady Fashion Jockey: NON RUNNER

Owner: Mrs Susan Roy

Trainer: Charles Hills, Lambourn Form: 1600-30 D BF

3

Great Ambassador (GB) (28)

Ch g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Snoqualmie Girl (IRE)

Owner: Ebury Racing 6

Trainer: Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn

Breeder: Glenvale Stud & Edgeridge Ltd

SP: 10-1

7 9-5 (59.4) (10)

Jockey: Tom Marquand

Form: 2/0063/-0 CD

Breeder: Littleton Stud

He has won four times from 6f to 7f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather, but last win was over two years ago Beaten 8l behind Dark Thirty at 12-1 when 15th of 18 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 6f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 97 SP: 25-1

4

Aberama Gold (GB) (11)

B g Heeraat (IRE) - Nigella

Owner: Mr Evan M. Sutherland

Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

7 9-4 (59.0) (3)

Jockey: Kieran Shoemark

Form: 44-6636 CD

Breeder: Mrs J. McMahon

Has won 12 races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy and on the all-weather. Finished 4l behind Desert Cop when sixth of 15 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 6f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 96 SP: 14-1

5 Magical Spirit (IRE) (18)

Ch g Zebedee - La Dame de Fer (IRE)

Owner: Hambleton Racing Ltd XXXII

Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton

8 9-3 (58.5) (20)

Jockey: Tom Eaves

Form: 06006-1 D Breeder: S.E.B/stock,W.J. B/stock& Norrismount

Has won eight races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to soft and on the all-weather A winner at 9-1 at Doncaster over 6f (soft) on his latest outing last month, beating It Just Takes Time by 2 1/4l. Official BHA Rating 95 SP: 16-1

6 Summerghand (IRE) (11)

B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Kate The Great

Owner: Mr Salem Rashid Bin Ghadayer

(5)

Jockey: Daniel Tudhope

Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley Form: 052050 CD Breeder: Airlie Stud

Has won 17 races at 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather. Beaten 5l behind Desert Cop at 9-2 when eighth of 15 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 6f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 94 SP: 14-1

7 Hispanic (IRE) (222)

Br or Gr c No Nay Never (USA) - Fork Lightning (USA)

Owner: Mrs Elisabeth Cash

Trainer: Michael Appleby, Oakham

Jockey: Rossa Ryan

Form: 000106- D Breeder: Whisperview Trading Ltd

Successful at 5f and 6f on yielding - soft ground and on the all-weather Finished 2 3/4l behind Harry’s Bar when last of 6 at 9-2 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 5f in October last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with A P O’Brien in Ireland. Official BHA

B g Mayson - Diane’s Choice Jockey: Paul Mulrennan Owner: Axom LXXI

Julie Camacho, Malton

040-4

Y. E. Mullin & Theobalds

9 Mr Wagyu (IRE)

(18)

(11)

Ch g Choisir (AUS) - Lake Louise (IRE) Jockey: Jason Hart

Owner: The New Century Partnership

Trainer: John & Sean Quinn, Malton

03050-2 CD Breeder: Danny O’Sullivan

Has won 15 races at 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Beaten 3/4l by Glorious Angel when second of 9 at 9-1 on his latest outing at Ripon over 5f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 91 SP: 20-1

10

Aleezdancer (IRE) (11)

(6)

B g Fast Company (IRE) - Clifton Dancer Jockey: Neil Callan

Owner: Jack Berry and John Matthews

Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton Form: 0506-30 D Breeder: Rathasker Stud

Winner of five races from 5f to 6f on good to soft and soft ground. Beaten 17l behind Desert Cop at 28-1 when 13th of 15 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 6f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 91 SP: 50-1

11 Intervention (GB) (17)

B g Swiss Spirit - Lady Lube Rye (IRE)

Owner: The Horse Watchers 8

Trainer: Michael Appleby, Oakham

440220 D Breeder: D. & S. L. Tanker Transport Ltd

Has won 11 races from 6f to 7f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather Beaten 4 1/2l behind Al Barez at 10-1 when 9th of 11 on his latest outing at Southwell over 6f last month. Official BHA Rating 91 SP: 33-1

12

Wobwobwob (IRE) (11)

B g Prince of Lir (IRE) - Ishimagic Jockey: Oisin Orr

Owner: Ontoawinner, Andy Finneran racing

Trainer: Adrian Keatley, Malton

Form: 105-001 C D

Breeder: Golden Vale Stud

Winner of six races from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to soft. A winner at 6-1 at Thirsk over 6f (good to soft) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Mythical Phoenix by 3/4l. Official BHA Rating 91 SP: 20-1

13

Lethal Levi (GB) (12)

(1)

B g Lethal Force (IRE) - Dartrix Jockey: Clifford Lee

Owner: Made in Thailand

Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn

Form: 50404-0 D

Breeder: Joshua A. Knox

Winner of six races at 6f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft Beaten 7l behind Noble Dynasty at 10-1 when eighth of 10 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 7f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 91 SP: 10-1 14

B g Slade Power (IRE) - Bound Copy (USA)

Owner: David Kilburn & Chris Wright

Trainer: Jack Channon, West Ilsley

(13)

David Probert

300-023 D Breeder: Belmont Bloodstock Ltd & Luke Jesse

He has won four times at 6f on ground varying from good to soft, but last win was over two years ago. Third of 15 behind Desert Cop beaten 1 1/2l at 11-1 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 6f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 87 SP: 18-1

Ch g Dutch Art - Regal Silk Jockey: Oisin Murphy

Owner: Mr John Sagar and Dunham Trading Ltd

Trainer: Michael Dods, Darlington

0346-20 C D

Cheveley Park Stud Limited

He has won three times from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to soft. Beaten 6l behind Dark Thirty at 16-1 when 9th of 18 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 6f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 87

B or Br g Intense Focus (USA) - Jouel (FR) Jockey: James Sullivan

Owner: Ryedale Partners No 14

Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

03004-0 D Breeder: Stephanie Von Schilcher & Gavan Kinch

Has won eight races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy and on the all-weather Beaten 8l behind Glorious Angel at 12-1 when last of 9 on his latest outing at Ripon over 5f (soft) last month. Official BHA

17 Lethal Nymph (GB) (18)

B g Lethal Force (IRE) - Little Nymph

Owner: Taylor’s Bloodstock Ltd

Trainer: Paul Midgley, Westow

18 Monsieur Kodi (IRE) (18)

B g Kodiac - Babylonian

Owner: Middleham Park Racing XVI

Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton

5 8-7 (54.0) (7)

Jockey: Luke Morris

Form: 25-0305 D

Breeder: Mr T. H. S. Fox

He has won four times at 6f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather Finished 6l behind Magical Spirit when fifth of 16 at 11-2 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 6f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 85 SP: 20-1

5 8-7 (54.0) (18)

Jockey: Cam Hardie

Form: 65020-5 D

Breeder: Molony Bloodstock & Tally-Ho Stud

Winner of six races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Finished 4l behind Glorious Angel when fifth of 9 at 17-2 on his latest outing at Ripon over 5f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 85 SP: 25-1

19 Manila Scouse (GB) (6)

B g Aclaim (IRE) - Forever Excel (IRE)

Owner: Ambrose Turnbull & John Cruces

Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

20 Abate (GB) (11)

Br g Bated Breath - Red Kyte

Owner: Ruffles Racing Club

Trainer: Adrian Nicholls, Sessay

Jockey: Duran Fentiman

Form: 3444-26

Breeder: Wayne Clifford

He has won three times at 5f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy Finished 4l behind Democracy Dilemma when sixth of 11 at 7-1 on his latest outing at Chester over 5f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 84 (-1)

Jockey: Mia Nicholls (5)

Form: 5312-60 CD

Breeder: Malih L. Al Basti

Has won ten races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Beaten 5l behind Desert Cop at 28-1 when seventh of 15 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 6f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 84 SP: 33-1

21 Dakota Gold (GB) (18)

B g Equiano (FR) - Joyeaux

Owner: Doug Graham,Ian Davison,Alan Drysdale 1

Trainer: Michael Dods, Darlington

22

Lakota Blue (GB) (20)

8-6 (53.5) (15)

Jockey: Connor Beasley

Form: 0000-00 CD Breeder: Redgate BStock & Peter Bottowley BStock

Has won 15 races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Beaten 9l behind Magical Spirit at 12-1 when eighth of 16 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 6f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 84 SP: 25-1

8-5 (53.1) (17)

Br g Sioux Nation (USA) - Thiel Jockey: Rowan Scott

Owner: Mrs D. W. Davenport

Trainer: Nigel Tinkler, Malton

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 22

Form: 62053-4 D BF

Breeder: B & B Equine Limited

He has won three times at 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Finished 3 1/2l behind Dare To Hope when fourth of 11 at 10-3fav on his latest outing at Beverley over 5f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 83 SP: 25-1

Blinkers worn by No. 10. Visor worn by No. 4, 6, 9, 12, 14. Tongue Strap worn by No. 19. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 11, 16.

STEWARDS NOTE

MAGICAL SPIRIT: Following its run on 27/4/2024 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe on the way to post.

SUMMERGHAND: Following its run on 4/5/2024 it was reported that the horse ran flat.

LETHAL LEVI: Following its run on 3/5/2024 it was reported that the horse was slow to leave the stalls.

CHAIRMANOFTHEBOARD: Following its run on 4/5/2024 it was reported that the horse was slow to leave the stalls.

PROBABLE S.P.’S

15-2 Lethal Levi (GB), 10-1 Aberama Gold (GB), Summerghand (IRE), 16-1 Magical Spirit (IRE), 18-1 Chairmanoftheboard (IRE), 20-1 Makanah (GB), Mr Wagyu (IRE), Wobwobwob (IRE), Lethal Nymph (GB), 25-1 Badri (GB), Great Ambassador (GB), Hispanic (IRE), Monsieur Kodi (IRE), Dakota Gold (GB), Lakota Blue (GB), 33-1 Intervention (GB), Woven (GB), Hyperfocus (IRE), Manila Scouse (GB), Abate (GB), 50-1 Aleezdancer (IRE) No Horse Age st-lb (kgs) Draw

RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION

1st £25770

2nd £12085 3rd £6045. 4th £3020

TIME DISTANCES

SECOND RACE PRESENTATION & BEST TURNED OUT

The trophy for this race will be presented to the winning owner after the race by a Elissa Bolland & Emma Tinson.

Churchill Tyres have generously given £100 to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race

SOCIAL MEDIA

AN AFTERNOON AT THE RACES

WITH ADELE MULRENNAN

York Racecourse are delighted to announce that Adele Mulrennan former jockey and now a regular on ITV will be hosting a special afternoon at the Races on Friday 14th June.

Based in a box with a view of the track, your afternoon will include:

• Adele “marking your card”

• Q&A session

• Accompanied trip to the Parade Ring

• Table for the day

• A two-course hot luncheon

• Afternoon tea

• Badge, car park label, racecard

• Cash Bar

All for £170 (inclusive of vat) To book this exclusive event, call the team on 01904 638971.

THE PLAN IS ON TRACK

Southern End Development

Regular visitors to the Knavesmire will have seen the ongoing investment in the facilities for horses, participants and racegoers at York. This commitment to improve the experience of racing at York continues with the focus being the area that lies to the south of the Knavesmire Stand and behind the Bustardthorpe Stand.

As you can see a multi-million pound project to improve this area for Grandstand & Paddock racegoers is already well underway

The Roberto Pavilion is open for this meeting, providing a fast - serve bar, a fish & chip shop and a cocktail/Pimms bar Plus, tote & Willliam Hill outlets.

By the time of the Sky Bet Ebor Festival in August, the Churchill Tyres Lawn and Canopy will be a great spot to relax and enjoy the food outlets and improved Theakston Bar that will flank it. A state of the art William Hill betting shop will reopen, with a new block of toilets.

In keeping with the Green Knavesmire 300 commitment, a host of sustainability features have been embedded; a living roof, rainwater harvesting and solar panels being examples. That is why there are a few changes to the Southern End today. If you are looking for a pint of Ebor IPA, you can now find it on the Dayjur Bar on the mezzanine floor of the Knavesmire Stand.

THE HIGHLIGHTS ARE:

• Refurbishing the structure of the 1913 Bustardthorpe Stand viewing steppings, open for use today.

• A new, single storey, fast serve Roberto Pavilion that includes a fast- serve bar, a fish & chip shop as well as a Pimms/Cocktail bar. Open for use today.

• Replacing and extending the existing single-storey extension to the rear of the Bustardthorpe Stand creating a new, bigger Theakston Bar and William Hill betting shop.

• Creating two new racegoer lawns with an overarching canopy similar to that covering the John Carr Terrace.

• Additional toilet, catering and betting facilities.

• Improved arrival experience, including feature gates that remember owner-breeder, Reg Bond and improved accessibility

• Sustainability embedded into the development such as solar panels, green roofs and sustainable water provision, as the venue delivers on its Green Knavesmire 300 pledge.

RACING POST SMART VIEW RUNNERS

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These are presented in a format that allows you to either home in on individual attributes or be guided by the overall Smart View score, which is a weighted average of the six attributes, scored out of 100.

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The 1895 Duke Of York Clipper Stakes (Group

Jockey: David Allan Trainer: Tim Easterby

Jockey: Daniel Tudhope Trainer: K. R. Burke

Jockey: Connor Beasley Trainer: Michael Dods

Jockey: William Buick

Trainer: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Jockey: Cieren Fallon

Trainer: William Haggas

Jockey: Sean Levey

Trainer: Richard Hannon

Jockey: Ryan Moore Trainer: K. R. Burke

Jockey: Tom Marquand

Trainer: William Haggas

Jockey: Tom Eaves Trainer: Kevin Ryan

Jockey:

The 1895 Duke of York Clipper Stakes

FACT FILE:

This is one of the first major six furlong sprints so provides clues as to where the top honours will end up in the speed division.

Distance

Six furlongs (1,207 metres)

Prize money

£150,000

The 1895 Duke of York Clipper Stakes, named in honour of Prince George, Duke of York (later King George V.) was introduced at York’s August meeting in 1895 Back then it was a middle-distance race for three-year-olds before it morphed into a six furlong handicap in May 1950, became a conditions race in 1968, achieved Group 3 status in 1971 and was promoted to a Group 2 in 2003.

Joe Mercer partnered the John Sutcliffe-trained Hard Water to victory in 1968.

Joe Mercer

The Roll of Honour includes Indian Ridge (1989), Royal Applause (1997), Invincible Spirit (2002) and Monsieur Bond (2004) all of which became top-class stallions after their racing days were over 2021 winner Starman went onto achieve more Group One glory The 2022 winner, Highfield Princess, went on to triple Group One success, making John Quinn’s flagbearer one of the very best to win the race.

Handsome Sailor is the only horse to win the race twice. He took the prize in 1987 and 1988. Add in a Coolmore Nunthorpe Stakes and a triumph in the Prix de l’Abbaye confirms that he was a smart sort. In his hat-trick bid he could finish only 9th. Therefore history suggests that Azure Blue has it all to do in defending her title.

LEADING TRAINER?

Barry Hills has seven victories - Noble Mark (1974), Flash n’ Thunder (1980), Jester (1982), Handsome Sailor (1987, 1988), Royal Applause (1997) and Prime Defender (2010). Rather appropriately, his son, Charlie, saddled the 2016 victor, Magical Memory. So no pressure on Khaadem!!

LEADING RIDER?

Michael Hills, Lester Piggott and Steve Cauthen each won the race four times. Of the current crop, Jamie Spencer would earn his own treble were Khaadem to emerge victorious today.

KEEP IT IN THE FAMILY

Michael Hills, another son of Barry, rode four winners whilst Gianfranco Dettori won aboard Three Legs (not literally) in 1976 so his son Frankie continued to build the family connection when winning on Lend A Hand (2000), Delegator (2011) and Magical Memory (2016).

WHO ARE THE SPONSORS?

Combining the business sense and love of racing of Yorkshire Owner, Steve Parkin, this new name to racing will combine breeding, ownership and a new twist on syndicate membership

Venture Capitalist gave David “Dandy” Nicholls his first Group winner in 1996 whilst Bollin Joanne (1998) and Pipalong (2001) gave Malton trainer Tim Easterby a brace of victories. Bryan Smart scored with Monsieur Bond in 2004 and in 2007 Amadeus Wolf provided the first of Kevin Ryan’s two winners in the race –Tiddliwinks (2012) being the other so far. Highfield Princess gave Yorkshire another success for local trainer John Quinn before coming back later in the season to win the Coolmore Wotton Bassett Nunthorpe! Today the North is well represented by Azure Blue, Swingalong, Spycatcher, Art Power, Marshman, Washington Heights, Cold Case & Commanche Falls.

Highfield Princess

Barry Hills

Michael Hills

BIG RACE TRENDS

THE 1895 DUKE OF YORK CLIPPER STAKES (GROUP 2)

PREVIOUS WINNERS - LAST TEN RUNNINGS

Year Winner Trainer Jockey

2023 Azure Blue

2022 Highfield Princess John Quinn

Jason Hart 11/2 9 ran 1m 10.62s G

2021 Starman Ed Walker Oisin Murphy 5/1 12 ran 1m 11.24s G/S

2019 Invincible Army James Tate P J McDonald 7/2F 10 ran 1m 9.90s G/F

2018 Harry Angel Clive Cox

2017

2016 Magical Memory Charlie Hills

Adam Kirby 4/9F 5 ran 1m 10.87s G/F

2015 Glass Office David Simcock Jim Crowley 40/1 15 ran 1m 10.65s G

2014 Maarek Evanna McCutcheon Declan McDonagh 12/1 13 ran 1m 13.53s S

2013 Society Rock James Fanshaw Kieren Fallon 10/1 17 ran 1m 11.44s G/S

INTRODUCTION

The 1895 Duke Of York Clipper Stakes is a sprint of the highest quality and there are some real speedsters on its roll of honour. As is always the case, this year’s renewal looks well up to standard with two Group One winners in the field.

AGE

The successes of Starman, Invincible Army, Harry Angel and Azure Blue in the last five years have solidified the dominance of four-year-old’s in recent years. Highfield Princess was the only five-year-old in the last seven renewals to take the prize, will four-year-olds continue their domination today?

GROUP FORM

With the exception of Tiddliwinks in 2012, the previous ten winners had all won at Listed level or better earlier in their careers and therefore it would seem fruitless supporting a runner that is yet to prove themselves. However, only Society Rock, Maarek and Harry Angel had already won a Group 1 prior to winning here.

TRAINER FORM

No recent trainer has asserted their dominance over this race from a winning perspective, but Michael Dods is once again well represented with Commanche Falls and defending champion Azure Blue.

CONCLUSION

RECENT FORM

Race fitness has proved an important factor in recent seasons, 2021 winner Starman defied that trend when winning here after a 207 day break Invincible Army had a run prior to winning in 2019 but like Starman the 2018 winner Harry Angel also won off a break. Highfield Princess and last year’s winner Azure Blue both had the benefit of at least one run earlier that season.

BETTING

The fact that Harry Angel and Invincible Army were only the fourth and fifth winning favourites in the last 13 years suggests that this is a race in which the market leader can be opposed. Equally, there have also been some shock results during the same period; including Glass Office’s victory at 40/1 and Tiddliwinks’ success at 25/1, so if you do fancy a horse at a big-price don’t be put off.

KEY TRENDS

Won previously at Listed level Aged four Run this season

The obvious place to start is with Azure Blue for the Michael Dods team. Last year’s champion is having her first start of this season, which hasn’t always been profitable according to the trends. Four-year-olds have the best record in the race, so you have to rate the chances of Marshman for Karl Burke. He has had the benefit of two runs this campaign and is already a winner in Group Three company. Karl Burke does look to have a strong hand and the preference would be for SWINGALONG. She showed plenty of talent at three and has already won over the Knavesmire in the William Hill Summer Stakes. Expect her to be bang there in what looks a competitive renewal.

The 1895 Duke Of York Clipper Stakes (Group 2)

Six Furlongs (1,200 metres)

See page 78 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION

Distance: 6f

Race Type: Group Two

Prize Money: £150,000

Age: 3+

Stalls: Centre

Here, top class sprinters can hit c40mph in our first Pattern race of 2024.

This Group 2 six-furlong sprint is towards the pinnacle of the Pattern pyramid which denotes the best contests, spread over four categories; Listed, Group 3, Group 2 and Group 1.

Runners of the same sex and age are expected to carry the same weight. Weight allowances are made for the variation in strength of 3yos and fillies, see how Azure Blue benefits as a filly, with no three-year-old representation today. Upwards adjustments are also made, those with previous success in yet higher company get weight added back on; see how previous Group 1 winner Art Power now carries an extra burden.

Perhaps, visit the Parade Ring to make your final selection.

LAST YEAR’S RACE

Winner: AZURE BLUE

Trainer: Michael Dods

Jockey: Paul Mulrennan

Age/Weight: 4-9-7

Runners: 10 SP: 12/1

Paul Mulrennan looked to have his hands full as the four-year-old filly took a keen hold in the early stages. Once settled, she made good headway from two out to win impressively to Highfield Princess.

RACE FACTS & STATISTICS

THE TALE OF THE CLOCK

Racing Post Standard Time: 1m 10s Course Record: 1m 8.23s by Mince (09-Sep-12)

All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last seven years

Leading course trainer (19-24): W Haggas (38 wins from 207 runners, 18%) runs MONTASSIB and TIBER FLOW Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Balding (14 wins from 61 runners, 23%) runs FIVETHOUSANDTOONE Longest Traveller: FIVETHOUSANDTOONE trained by A Balding, Kingsclere, 216 miles.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 13th May.

KNAVESMIRE TIP

This could be fought out between those at the foot of the weights in AZURE BLUE and Swingalong, with the Michael Dods-trained mare edging the vote. Although the five-year-old found the July Cup beyond her last season, she remains one to follow in 2024 The aforementioned Swingalong was far from disgraced on her final effort in 2023 when finishing fourth in the Ascot Champions Sprint Stakes and she merits respect, while a race-fit Spycatcher is sure to have his supporters too.

The 1895 Duke Of York Clipper Stakes

1 Art Power (IRE) (81)

Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Evening Time (IRE)

Owner: King Power Racing Co Ltd

Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

Distance: 6f

Race Type: Group Two

Prize Money: £150,000

Age: 3+

Stalls: Centre

7 10-1 (64.0) (10)

Form: 15601-0 C D

Breeder: Owenstown Bloodstock Ltd

Has won nine races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to yielding - soft and on the all-weather Beaten 8l behind Annaf at 9-1 when 12th of 14 on his latest outing in the Group 2 Saudi National Bank 1351 Turf Sprint - TURF at Riyadh over 7f (good to firm) in February Official BHA Rating 117 SP: 16-1

2

Cold Case (GB) (283)

B c Showcasing - Killermont Street (IRE)

Owner: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn

4 9-10 (61.7) (1)

Form: 11/1534- CD

Breeder: Whitsbury Manor Stud

He has won four times at 6f on good and good to soft ground. Finished 2 1/2l behind King Gold when fourth of 10 at 9-2 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Arc Prix Maurice de Gheest at Deauville over 6f (heavy) in August last year Official BHA Rating 111 SP: 18-1

3

Commanche Falls (GB) (27)

Br g Lethal Force (IRE) - Joyeaux

Owner: Doug Graham, Ian Davison, Alan Drysdale

Trainer: Michael Dods, Darlington

7 9-10 (61.7) (15)

Form: 11412-0 CD

Breeder: Redgate BStock & Peter Bottowley BStock

Has won 12 races at 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Beaten 4 1/2l behind Washington Heights at 11-1 when eighth of 14 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Connaught Access Flooring Abernant Stakes at Newmarket over 6f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 112 SP: 25-1

4

Diligent Harry (GB) (46)

B g Due Diligence (USA) - Harryana To

Owner: The Dilinquents

Trainer: Clive Cox, Hungerford

6 9-10 (61.7) (3)

Form: 204-113 D

Breeder: Whitsbury Manor Stud

Winner of seven races from 5f to 6f on the all-weather Third of 12 behind California Spangle beaten 1 1/2l on his latest outing in the Group 1 Race 4 - Al Quoz Sprint Sponsored By Azizi Developments - TURF at Meydan over 6f (good) in March. Official BHA Rating 113 SP: 25-1

5 Fivethousandtoone (IRE)

B g Frankel - Promised Money (IRE)

Owner: King Power Racing Co Ltd

Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

(47) 6 9-10 (61.7) (11)

Form: 362-211 D

Breeder: Yeomanstown Stud

He has won four times at 6f on good to soft ground and on the all-weather A winner at 8-1 at Newcastle over 6f on his latest outing in March, beating Misty Grey by 1 1/4l. Official BHA Rating 105 SP: 22-1

6 Khaadem (IRE) (249) 8 9-10 (61.7) (13)

Br g Dark Angel (IRE) - White Daffodil (IRE)

Owner: Mrs Fitri Hay

Trainer: Charles Hills, Lambourn

Form: 031505- D

Breeder: Yeomanstown Stud

Has won eight races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Finished 2 3/4l behind Regional when fifth of 16 at 18-1 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Betfair Sprint Cup Stakes at Haydock over 6f (good) in September last year Official BHA Rating 116 SP: 18-1

7 Marshman (GB) (27)

B c Harry Angel (IRE) - White Rosa (IRE)

Owner: Nick Bradley Racing 2 & Mrs E Burke

Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn

4 9-10 (61.7)

(14)

Form: 5300-20 D

Breeder: Highbank Stud LLP

He has won three times from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft Beaten 9l behind Washington Heights at 5-1 when 13th of 14 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Connaught Access Flooring Abernant Stakes at Newmarket over 6f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 106 SP: 14-1

8 Mill Stream (IRE) (27)

B c Gleneagles (IRE) - Swirral Edge

Owner: Mr P. W. Harris

Trainer: Jane Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket

4 9-10 (61.7) (5)

Form: 21160-2 D

Breeder: Redpender Stud Ltd

He has won three times at 6f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy Beaten 3/4l by Washington Heights when second of 14 at 6-1 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Connaught Access Flooring Abernant Stakes at Newmarket over 6f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 111 SP: 9-1

David Allan Rebecca Burley

Daniel Tudhope Asu Singh

Connor Beasley Lauren Mulholland

Richard Kingscote Fairooz Pascha

Oisin Murphy Chetan Singh

Jamie Spencer Yevgeniy Moskalenko

Sam James Jack Lander

William Buick Salvatore Di Porzio

9

Montassib (GB) (53)

Ch g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Felwah

Owner: The Montassib Partnership

Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket

6 9-10 (61.7) (7)

Form: 00051-1 CD Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited

Winner of six races from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather A winner at 4-1 at Doncaster over 6f (soft) on his latest outing in March, beating Marshman by a neck. Official BHA Rating 108 SP: 10-1

10

Shouldvebeenaring (GB) (27)

Gr c Havana Grey - Lady Estella (IRE)

Owner: Middleham Park Racing XVIII

Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough

4 9-10 (61.7) (6)

Form: 0423-30 CD BF Breeder: Whitsbury Manor Stud

Winner of five races from 6f to 7f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather Beaten 6l behind Washington Heights at 3-1fav when 10th of 14 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Connaught Access Flooring Abernant Stakes at Newmarket over 6f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 112 SP: 14-1

11

Spycatcher (IRE) (27)

B g Vadamos (FR) - Damask (IRE)

Owner: Highclere T’BredRacing-Adriana Zaefferer

Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn

6 9-10 (61.7) (2)

Form: 21233-3 D

Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud

Winner of five races from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather Third of 14 behind Washington Heights beaten 1l at 15-2 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Connaught Access Flooring Abernant Stakes at Newmarket over 6f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 111 SP: 11-1

12

Tiber Flow (IRE) (27)

Br or Gr g Caravaggio (USA) - Malabar

Owner: Jon and Julia Aisbitt

Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket

5 9-10 (61.7) (4)

Form: 5/4213-5 D

Breeder: Jon and Julia Aisbitt

Winner of five races from 6f to 7f on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 2 3/4l behind Washington Heights when fifth of 14 at 14-1 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Connaught Access Flooring Abernant Stakes at Newmarket over 6f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 110 SP: 16-1

13 Washington Heights (GB) (27)

B g Washington DC (IRE) - Epping Rose (IRE)

Owner: Hambleton Racing Ltd XXVII

Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton

4 9-10 (61.7) (12)

Form: 22441-1 D

Breeder: Bearstone Stud Limited

He has won three times from 5f to 6f on good to firm and good ground. A winner at 33-1 in the Group 3 Connaught Access Flooring Abernant Stakes at Newmarket over 6f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Mill Stream by 3/4l. Official BHA Rating 113

14

Azure Blue (IRE) (305)

Gr m El Kabeir (USA) - Sea of Dreams (IRE)

Owner: Mr P Appleton & Mrs Anne Elliott

Trainer: Michael Dods, Darlington

11-1

5 9-7 (60.3) (8)

Form: 411/116- CD

Breeder: Ms Debbie Kitchin & Ms Mary Davison

Winner of seven races at 6f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather Finished 10l behind Shaquille when sixth of 8 at 5-1 on her latest outing in the Group 1 July Cup Stakes at Newmarket over 6f (good to soft) in July last year Official BHA Rating 114 SP: 7-1

15

Swingalong (IRE) (207)

Ch f Showcasing - Pilates (IRE)

Owner: Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum

Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn

4 9-7 (60.3) (9)

Form: 303144- CD

Breeder: Mountarmstrong Stud

She has won three times at 6f on good and good to soft ground. Finished 2 1/2l behind Art Power when fourth of 15 at 25-1 on her latest outing in the Group 1 Qipco British Champions Sprint Stakes at Ascot over 6f (soft) in October last year Official BHA Rating 107 SP: 8-1

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 4. Visor worn by No 5. Tongue Strap worn by No 7.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 3.

STEWARDS NOTE

AZURE BLUE: Following its run on 15/7/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely No Horse Age st-lb (kgs) Draw

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 15...........................................................................................(EXACTA)

Cieren Fallon Inzar Alam

Sean Levey Mr Vikram Singh

Ryan Moore Lee Shaw

Tom Marquand Moonazir Alam

SP:

Tom Eaves Curtis Wilson-Ruddock

Paul Mulrennan Andrew Miller

Clifford Lee Rhona Pinder

PROBABLE S.P.’S

7-1 Azure Blue (IRE), 8-1 Swingalong (IRE), 9-1 Mill Stream (IRE), 10-1 Montassib (GB), 11-1 Spycatcher (IRE), Washington Heights (GB), 14-1 Marshman (GB), Shouldvebeenaring (GB), 16-1 Art Power (IRE), Tiber Flow (IRE), 18-1 Cold Case (GB), Khaadem (IRE), 22-1 Fivethousandtoone (IRE), 25-1 Commanche Falls (GB), Diligent Harry (GB)

RACE PRESENTATION & BEST TURNED OUT

The trophy for this race will be presented to the winning owner after the race by a representative of Clipper

Clipper have generously given £100 to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race.

• Competitive daily, weekly and weekend rentals. • Large selection of low mileage vehicles including MPVs and commercial. • Car and Van sales available upon request.

TOP TRAINER AT YORK AWARD

The Championship will be determined by the number of winners recorded and in the event of a tie, placed efforts will prove the deciding factor. The winner will receive the coveted Charles Clinkard Trophy and a smart pair of shoes plus £2,500 for the stable to share and a Christmas Party here at York in December.

2023 Champion: Richard Fahey

Ricahrd Fahey was crowned as the Charles Clinkard York Top Trainer; after a close contest with fellow Yorkshire born trainer William Haggas and Hambleton based Kevin Ryan. He eventually landed his 10th title with nine winners.

The Tattersalls

Musidora Stakes FACT FILE:

WHO WAS MUSIDORA? THE AUSSIE ANGLE?

Musidora was part of five Classic victories for the partnership of Charles Elsey and Edgar Britt.

A lightweight rider who hailed from Sydney. A brace of Darley Yorkshire Oaks triumphs were also on a successful CV Britt passed away in his native land, in January 2016, aged 103.

Distance

One mile, two furlongs and 56 yards (2,050 metres)

Prize money £130,000

Musidora, named after Jeanne Roques who was a famous French star in the silent movies, was a real superstar of the late 1940s. She was trained at Malton by the legendary Captain Charles Elsey to win the 1949 1000 Guineas at Newmarket and the Epsom Oaks just a few weeks later.

WHY IS IT SPECIAL?

As one of the first Pattern races for three-year-old fillies, it lets connections see how their fillies have matured over the winter

FIRST WINNER?

Ambergris, trained by Harry Wragg and ridden by Lester Piggott, she was the 4-9 favourite sparking a five year winning run for ‘The Jolly’.

WHY A CLASSIC TRIAL?

Lester Piggott

Simples - since 1961, eight winners have won the Betfred Oaks - Noblesse (1963), Bireme (1980), Diminuendo (1988), Snow Bride (1989), Reams Of Verse (1997), Sariska (2009), Snowfall (2021) & Soul Sister (2023). A number of near misses, notably Emily Upjohn, the 2022 winner who came so close on the Downs.

THE LUCK OF THE IRISH?

Irish-trained fillies have won eight times overall. Paddy Prendergast secured a hat-trick from 1963 to 1965 with Noblesse, Ela Marita and Arctic Melody. Vincent O’Brien won it with Where You Lead in 1973 whilst Jim Bolger has also won it three times courtesy of Condessa (1981), Give Thanks (1983) and Lush Lashes (2008). Aidan O’Brien had his first win in the race back in 2021 with Snowfall. The County Tipperary yard is represented today by Mayfair

LEADING TRAINERS?

The late Sir Henry Cecil won an astonishing nine times –Fatah Flare (1985), Indian Skimmer (1987), Diminuendo (1988), Snow Bride (1989), All At Sea (1992), Magnificient Style (1996), Reams Of Verse (1997), Passage Of Time (2007) and Aviate (2010). Sir Michael Stoute and the Gosden duo are on eight wins a piece. With Sir Michael without a runner today, it falls to Friendly Soul to draw Clarehaven level.

LEADING RIDER?

Top US rider Steve Cauthen, was aboard Last Feather (1982), then benefited as retained jockey to Sir Henry Cecil between 1985-89 so rode five winners. Last year Frankie Dettori took his tally to seven victories with Soul Sister and despite calling time on British racing last year, his record will likely last for many years to come Of the current crop, Ryan Moore and William Buick have both ridden two winners, today only Ryan Moore has a ride, with Mayfair hoping to make it three wins.

HAT-TRICK HEAVEN

Garnie Bougoure rode a hat-trick of winners from 1963 to 1965 and Brian Taylor followed suit from 1966 to 1968. Twenty years later Steve Cauthen achieved the same remarkable treble from 1987 to 1989. Frankie Dettori became the latest treble-riding jockey in 2017

WHO ARE THE SPONSORS?

Tattersalls are Europe’s largest Bloodstock Auctioneers and the world’s oldest, dating back to 1766. From Park Paddocks in Newmarket, Tattersalls offers more than 5,000 thoroughbreds each year The nine different sales include market leaders in every category. Today will see another page written in the history of this significant contest.

HOW DO YORKSHIRE STABLES FIGURE?

Since the Tattersalls Musidora Stakes was first run in 1961 only one Yorkshire stable has managed to win it. That accolade goes to Middleham’s Mark Johnston who saddled Secret History to victory in 2005 and then Rose Of Kildare to success in 2020’s renewal. Today his son Charlie carries Yorkshire’s hopes, as Francophone hopes to join those previous Kingsley House stars.

The late Sir Henry Cecil

Frankie Dettori

Charlie Johnston

BIG RACE TRENDS THE

TATTERSALLS MUSIDORA STAKES (GROUP 3)

PREVIOUS WINNERS - LAST TEN RUNNINGS

Year

2023 Soul Sister John & Thady Gosden

2022 Emily Upjohn John & Thady Gosden Frankie Dettori

2021 Snowfall Aidan O’Brien Ryan Moore

2020 Rose Of Kildare Mark Johnston

2019 Nausha Roger Varian Andrea Atzeni

2018 Give And Take William Haggas

2017 Shutter Speed John Gosden

2016 So Mi Dar John Gosden

2015 Star Of Seville John Gosden

James Doyle

Frankie Dettori

G

G/S

G/F

S

G

Frankie Dettori 4/6F 5 ran 2m 11.88s G

2014 Madame Chiang David Simcock Kieren Fallon 8/1 9 ran 2m 11.04s S

INTRODUCTION

The Group 3 Tattersalls Musidora Stakes is regarded as a trial for next month’s Betfred Oaks at Epsom but is also a valuable prize in its own right, boasting a six-figure prize fund. Since this race was first run in 1961 eight fillies have gone on to win both events – Noblesse was the first in 1963 and the most recent was 2023 superstar Soul Sister.

TRAINER FORM

John Gosden is the most successful trainer with a runner this year. He won this race for the first time in 1993 courtesy of Marillette and has since added seven further victories. In fact, those seven successes have all come since 2011, with his most recent victory coming courtesy of Soul Sister just last year, today he has the well fancied Friendly Soul.

GROUP FORM

2021 winner Snowfall continued the trend of having run in a Group race before turning up here. She ran in no fewer than four Group races as a juvenile. Whereas 2022 Emily Upjohn went against that trend when winning last year’s renewal, having only ever run in Novice Stakes. In this years field only Classical Song and Francophone have contested a Group race.

TWO-YEAR-OLD FORM

Past winners in recent seasons had mostly been competing at a high level during their juvenile season. Both Rose Of Kildare and Snowfall had remarkably busy two-year-old campaigns, with the former having five wins from eleven starts

Continuing this thread, horses who have had a busier two-year-old campaign tend to perform better however Soul Sister, Emily Upjohn and Shutter Speed all had a quieter one and were all trained at Clarehaven. So don’t let Friendly Soul’s lack of experience put you off.

RECENT FORM

Eight from the previous eleven winners had at least one run that season, with four of those having won that engagement. Only Classical Song and La Pasionaria haven’t had a run this campaign.

BETTING

The Tattersalls Musidora has often been a race for punters but more recently there has been a shift away from favourites. Four of the last ten winners were favourites however only one of the last six was sent off favourite.

KEY TRENDS

Trained by John Gosden

Run this season

Two-year-old form

CONCLUSION

Classical Song has some useful form as a two-year-old, including when second in the Group 2 Filles’ Mile. She hasn’t had the benefit of a run yet this season but could be a threat if she’s trained on. Francophone is the sole representative for Yorkshire but she looked to have her fair share of ability and you’d like to think there’s more to come from her this season. The emerald Isle’s sole representative is Mayfair. She’s yet to shed her maiden tag and may find this a bit too competitive. The preference is for the Clarehaven filly, FRIENDLY SOUL, the daughter of Kingman ticks almost every box and looks to have an excellent chance for a yard which excels in this race.

The Tattersalls Musidora Stakes (Group 3)

One Mile, Two Furlongs About 88 Yards (2,000 metres)

See page 78 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION

CLASSICAL SONG 4th Race 3.45

Distance: 1m 2f

Race Type: Group Three

Prize Money: £130,000

Age: 3f

Stalls: Inside Rail

Also part of the Pattern race pyramid is the Group 3 Tattersalls Musidora, restricted to 3yo old fillies only it provides a pure comparison. All are set to carry the same 9st 2lb weight.

Look out for the four marked as entered in the Betfred Oaks as eight fillies have already done the York/Epsom double Time to consider your ante post bets for 31st May on the Downs!

At this time of year, in form stables or riders could be key, so check the stats table before the race

LAST YEAR’S RACE

Winner: SOUL SISTER

Trainer: John & Thady Gosden

Jockey: Frankie Dettori

Age/Weight: 3-9-2

Runners: 8 SP: 18/1

Despite being unfancied in the market, Soul Sister came home a ready winner under Frankie Dettori. The pair would go onto Classic glory at Epsom a few weeks later.

RACE FACTS & STATISTICS

THE TALE OF THE CLOCK

Racing Post Standard Time: 2m 8.20s

Course Record: 2m 5.29s by Sea The Stars (18-Aug-09)

All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last seven years

Leading course trainer (19-24): J & T Gosden (26 wins from 115 runners, 23%) runs FRIENDLY SOUL Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Balding (14 wins from 61 runners, 23%) runs SECRET

Fancy That: J & T Gosden won this race in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2022 and 2023. The stable runs FRIENDLY

today. Longest Traveller: MAYFAIR trained by A O’Brien, Ireland.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 13th May.

KNAVESMIRE TIP

FRIENDLY SOUL showed a good cruising speed to win over a mile at Kempton as juvenile and eclipsed that performance when she stepped up in both class and trip to land the Pretty Polly at Newmarket 10 days ago With her stamina proven, the Kingman filly is preferred over Fillies’ Mile fourth Classical Song, who like her stablemate La Pasionaria, is an Oaks entrant with improvement to find now she steps up in distance.

FRIENDLY SOUL

4th Race 3.45

The Tattersalls Musidora Stakes

1 Classical Song (IRE) (215)

B f Lope de Vega (IRE) - Cottonmouth (IRE)

Owner: Mrs Doreen Tabor

Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down

Distance: 1m 2f

Race Type: Group Three

Prize Money: £130,000

Age: 3f

Stalls: Inside Rail

9-2 (58.1) (5)

Form: 214-

Breeder: John O’Connor

A winner at 7f on good ground. Finished 4l behind Ylang Ylang when fourth of 8 at 5-1 on her latest outing in the Group 1 bet365 Fillies’ Mile at Newmarket over 1m (soft) in October last year Official BHA Rating 102 SP: 9-1

2

Francophone (GB) (17)

B f Study of Man (IRE) - Francophilia

Owner: Miss K. Rausing

Trainer: Charlie Johnston, Middleham

9-2 (58.1) (6)

Form: 125-1

Breeder: Miss K. Rausing

Successful at 7f and 1m on good to soft ground and on the all-weather A winner at 11-1 at Southwell over 1m on her latest outing last month, beating Battle Queen by 1l. Official BHA Rating 92 SP: 17-2

3 Friendly Soul (GB) (10)

B f Kingman - In Clover

Owner: Mr George Strawbridge

Trainer: John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket

9-2 (58.1) (7)

Form: 1-1 D

Breeder: George Strawbridge

Successful at 1m and 1m 2f on good ground and on the all-weather A winner at 10-1 at Newmarket over 1m 2f (good) on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Kalpana by 1 1/4l. Official BHA Rating 107 SP: 4-6

4 La Pasionaria (GB) (193)

Ch f Lope de Vega (IRE) - La Patria

Owner: Newsells Park Stud, Redvers & Beckett

Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down

9-2 (58.1) (4)

Form: 10-

Breeder: The La Patria Partnership

A winner at 1m on soft ground. Beaten 14l behind Regal Jubilee at 10-1 when eighth of 12 on her latest outing at Newmarket over 1m (heavy) in November last year Official BHA Rating 81 SP: 25-1

5 Mayfair (IRE) (32)

Ch f Justify (USA) - Clemmie (IRE)

Owner: D.Smith,Mrs J.Magnier,M.Tabor,Westerberg

Trainer: Aidan O’Brien, Ireland

9-2 (58.1) (3)

Form: 4-22 BF Breeder: Coolmore

Placed twice in three starts. Beaten 1l by Star Magnolia when second of 10 at 8-15fav on her latest outing at Dundalk over 7f last month. Official BHA Rating 87 SP: 11-1

6 Secret Satire (GB) (19)

B f Advertise - Secret Pursuit (IRE)

Owner: Mr Guy Brook

Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

9-2 (58.1) (2)

Form: 61-3

Breeder: Mr G. C. B. Brook

A winner at 1m on the all-weather Third of 8 behind Siyola beaten 2 1/2l at 11-2 on her latest outing at Sandown over 1m 2f (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 85 SP: 12-1

7 Sinology (GB) (26)

B f Study of Man (IRE) - Madame Chiang

Owner: Miss K. Rausing

Trainer: David Simcock, Newmarket

9-2 (58.1) (1)

Form: 5-1 D

Breeder: Miss K. Rausing

A winner at 25-1 at Newbury over 1m 2f (good to soft) on her latest outing last month, beating Magic Dream by a head. Official BHA Rating - SP: 18-1

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 7............................................................................................(EXACTA)

Tongue Strap worn by No 5. STEWARDS NOTE

CLASSICAL SONG: Following its run on 13/10/2023 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled. PROBABLE S.P.’S

4-6 Friendly Soul (GB), 17-2 Francophone (GB), 9-1 Classical Song (IRE), 11-1 Mayfair (IRE), 12-1 Secret Satire (GB), 18-1 Sinology (GB), 25-1 La Pasionaria (GB)

Rossa Ryan Valentine Robb

Joe Fanning

Kieran Shoemark

Hector Crouch Lucy Cooper

Ryan Moore Sarah Ryan

Oisin Murphy Eloise Dillon

Luke Morris Pep Singh

RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION

1st £73723

3rd £13988

2nd £27950

4th £6968

TIME DISTANCES

1. Classical Song, 2. Friendly Soul, 4. La Pasionaria & 6. Secret Satire all hold an entry in the Betfred Oaks on Friday 31st May for which supplementary entries can be received by noon on Saturday 25th May for a stake of £30,000

FOURTH RACE PRESENTATION & BEST TURNED OUT

The trophy for this race will be presented to the winning owner after the race by Mrs Fiona Mahony, wife of the Chairman of Tattersalls.

Tattersalls have generously given £200 to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race and £200 for the racing groom responsible for the winning horse

HBLB PRIZE MONEY

The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £712,916 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 23rd March to 23rd June 2024

The Conundrum HR Consulting Stakes

About Seven Furlongs (1,400 metres)

See page 78 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION

Distance: 7f

Race Type: Handicap

Rating: 76-95

Prize Money: £25,000

Age: 3

Stalls: Farside

Back to competitive handicap conditions, this time for horses rated between 76 and 95, remember those nearest that ceiling are considered the best and will carry more weight.

“Offer a chance for everyone” is a good maxim for those planning races and here the upper rating of 95 means that the spotlight will not be stolen by a proven superstar.

Looking for help? Follow the red bi plane through the card for the racecourse tipster’s recommendations. Also, remember the heaviest burden goes to the horse with the highest rating, Mortlake carries that burden in this race

LAST YEAR’S RACE

Winner: DARK THIRTY

Trainer: Richard Hannon

Jockey: Sean Levey

Age/Weight: 3-9-3

Runners: 14 SP: 10/1

Sean Levey delivered an enterprising ride aboard Dark Thirty, with the pair making all to win by a neck to Catch The Paddy

RACE FACTS & STATISTICS

THE TALE OF THE CLOCK

Racing Post Standard Time: 1m 22.90s

Course Record: 1m 21s by Shine So Bright (24-Aug-19)

All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last seven years

Leading course trainer (19-24): W Haggas (38 wins from 207 runners, 18%) runs ELMONJED Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Balding (14 wins from 61 runners, 23%) runs FIRE DEMON Longest Traveller: MORTLAKE trained by R Beckett, Kimpton Down, 251 miles.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 13th May.

KNAVESMIRE TIP

After a brace of wins on the all-weather, FIRE DEMON rates a key player back on turf over this trip, especially with his yard in fine form just now. Allied to that, Oisin Murphy is currently riding at the top of his game and his presence in the saddle is a major plus as the son of Dark Angel bids to defy a further 6lb rise. There are dangers aplenty, though, as the likes of Elmonjed, Respectful and True Promise are all likely improvers

The Conundrum HR Consulting Stakes

1 Mortlake (IRE) (256)

(61.7) (2)

B g Churchill (IRE) - Serenity Dove Jockey: Rossa Ryan

Owner: Quantum Leap Racing XV & Partner I

Trainer: Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down Form: 615- D Breeder: Ringfort Stud Ltd

A winner at 7f on good to firm ground. Finished 2 1/4l behind Aablan when fifth of 6 at 16-5 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Solario Stakes at Sandown over 7f (good) in September last year. Official BHA Rating 96 SP: 14-1

2 Fire Demon (GB) (47)

(13)

B c Dark Angel (IRE) - Lilyfire (USA) Jockey: Oisin Murphy

Owner: Juddmonte

Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere Form: 23-1511 Breeder: Juddmonte Farms Ltd

He has won three times at 6f on the all-weather Won on his latest outing when 9-4fav at Newcastle over 6f in March, beating Cross The

3 Blue Prince (IRE) (14)

B c Blue Point (IRE) - Zip Along (IRE)

Owner: G & A Racing

Trainer: David Evans, Abergavenny

(59.0) (4)

Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

He has won three times at 6f on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 9l behind Jasour at 22-1 when eighth of 10 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Commonwealth Cup Trial Stakes at Ascot over 6f (good to soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 90

4

Elmonjed (IRE) (251)

B g Blue Point (IRE) - Naafer

Owner: Shadwell Estate Company Ltd

Trainer: William Haggas, Newmarket

11-

Shadwell Estate Company Limited

Successful twice at 6f on good to firm and good ground. Won on his latest outing when 4-6fav at Haydock over 6f (good) in September last year, beating Robbo by a neck. Official BHA Rating 90 SP: 4-1

5

Respectful (IRE) (221)

B c Dandy Man (IRE) - More Respect (IRE)

Owner: Mr Zhang Yuesheng

Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn

6

True Promise (GB) (103)

Ch g Washington DC (IRE) - In Trutina

Owner: John Matthews and Partner

Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton

D. & E.

The In Trutina Partnership

Successful at 6f and 7f on the all-weather. A winner at 5-2 at Newcastle over 7f on his latest outing in February, beating Alreet Cha by 1/2l. Official BHA Rating 85 SP: 16-1

7

Thursday’s Child (GB) (23)

B f Harry Angel (IRE) - Yaa Mous

Owner: Sharp Hill Thoroughbreds

Trainer: Micky Hammond, Middleham

Br g Havana Grey - Dolly Colman (IRE) Jockey: Oisin Orr Owner: Middleham Park Racing&Simon,Les Wood Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton

Horse Age st-lb (kgs) Draw

9

Expensive Queen (IRE) (270)

B f Lope de Vega (IRE) - Witches Brew (IRE)

Owner: Mr Jaber Abdullah

Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton

(6)

Jockey: Ryan Moore

Form: 152- D

Breeder: Fermoir Ltd

A winner at 7f on good ground. Beaten 1 1/4l by Lincoln Legacy when second of 7 at 9-4 on her latest outing at Newmarket over 7f (good) in August last year. Official BHA Rating 83 SP: 8-1

10

Lady Pink Rose (GB) (13)

Ch f Showcasing - Lady Estella (IRE)

Owner: Mrs P Shanahan & Mrs M V Magnier

Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn

(12)

Jockey: Clifford Lee

Form: 0102-60

Breeder: Whitsbury Manor Stud

A winner at 5f on good ground. Beaten 8l behind Pandora’s Gift at 50-1 when eighth of 11 on her latest outing at

City over 6f earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 82 SP: 40-1

11 On Point (IRE) (36)

B g Blue Point (IRE) - Devonshire (IRE)

Owner: Mr Martin Hughes

Trainer: Julie Camacho, Malton

(3)

Jockey: Sean Dylan Bowen (5)

Form: 10-5

Breeder: Godolphin

A winner at 5f on soft ground. Finished 6l behind Joe Gargery when fifth of 11 at 14-1 on his latest outing at Southwell over 7f last month. Official BHA Rating 80 SP: 18-1

12 Quiet Resolve (IRE) (67)

B g Showcasing - Stylish Design (FR)

Owner: Ontoawinner 8

Jockey: Cam Hardie

Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton Form: 3-313 D BF

Breeder: Ms Martha Kellaghan

A winner at 7f on the all-weather. Third of 6 behind Queues Likely beaten 2 3/4l at 10-11fav on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 7f in March. Official BHA Rating 78 SP: 14-1

13

Diligent Resdev (GB) (13)

B g Due Diligence (USA) - Doobahdeedoo (USA)

Owner: Resdev & Lee Westwood

Trainer: Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton

(8)

Jockey: Joanna Mason

Form: 1-3

Breeder: Crimbourne Bloodstock Ltd

A winner at 6f on the all-weather Third of 12 behind Paborus beaten 5l at 13-2 on his latest outing at Redcar over 7f (soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 76 SP: 22-1

14

Misemerald (IRE) (244)

B f Zoffany (IRE) - Rocaverde (IRE)

Owner: Mrs J. Porter

Trainer: Philip Kirby, Richmond

(10)

Jockey: Andrew Mullen

Form: 311200- D

Breeder: Aylesfield Farms Stud

Successful at 6f and 7f on good to firm and good to soft ground. Beaten 13l behind Chic Colombine at 22-1 when last of 10 on her latest outing at Doncaster over 6f (soft) in September last year Runs from 1lb out of handicap Official BHA Rating 75 SP: 66-1

15

Ribble Radiant (GB) (197)

B f Ribchester (IRE) - Twinkleberry (IRE)

Owner: Aberdeen Park & Partner

Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

8-4 (52.6) (9)

Jockey: Duran Fentiman

Form: 136- D

Breeder: Godolphin

A winner at 7f on good to firm ground. Finished 13l behind Arantes Nascimento when sixth of 8 at 33-1 on her latest outing at Newcastle over 7f in October last year Runs from 1lb out of handicap Official BHA Rating 75 SP: 66-1

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 15...........................................................................................(EXACTA)

Hood worn first time by No 3. Running for the first time since Gelding No 1, 8, 12. STEWARDS NOTE

BLUE PRINCE: Following its run on 1/5/2024 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe RIBBLE RADIANT: Following its run on 31/10/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely

PROBABLE S.P.’S

4-1 Elmonjed (IRE), 9-2 Fire Demon (GB), 8-1 Expensive Queen (IRE), 10-1 Ziggy’s Condor (IRE), 14-1 Mortlake (IRE), Respectful (IRE), Quiet Resolve (IRE), 16-1 True Promise (GB), Thursday’s Child (GB), 18-1 On Point (IRE), 22-1 Diligent Resdev (GB), 40-1 Blue Prince (IRE), Lady Pink Rose (GB), 66-1 Misemerald (IRE), Ribble Radiant (GB)

FIFTH RACE PRESENTATION & BEST TURNED OUT

The trophy for this race will be presented to the winning owner after the race by Hugh Nickerson

Conundrum have generously given £100 to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race

The Macmillan Charity Raceday

Saturday 15 June

Join us this June for the 53rd Macmillan Charity Raceday at York Racecourse. This annual charity weekend is Macmillan’s single biggest fundraising event in the country with £10 million being raised to date and we would love you to join us. Place your bids now by visiting macmillancharityraceday.org.uk or by scanning the QR code

The auction will close at 5.15pm on Saturday 15 June.

FIXTURES 2023 2024 FIXTURES

Dante Festival

Thursday 16th May

Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Dante Stakes

Friday 17th May Boodles Yorkshire Cup

May Spring Meeting

Saturday 25th May

June Meeting

Friday 14th June

Saturday 15th June

John Smith’s Cup Meeting

Friday 12th July

Saturday 13th July

Music Showcase Weekend

Friday (eve) 26th July

Saturday 27th July

Sky Bet Ebor Festival

Wednesday 21st August

Thursday 22nd August

Friday 23rd August

Saturday 24th August

September Meeting

Sunday 8th September

October Finale

Friday 11th October

Saturday 12th October

To book your raceday experience go to yorkracecourse.co.uk or call 01904 620911

To book your raceday experience for 2024 go to yorkracecourse.co.uk

William Hill Brontë Cup plus Mania, the ABBA Tribute

Mid-Summer Raceday

53rd Macmillan

Charity Raceday

William Hill

Summer Stakes

65th John Smith’s Cup

EBF Lyric Stakes Plus Kaiser Chiefs

Sky Bet York Stakes Plus S Club

Juddmonte International

Pertemps Network Yorkshire Oaks/Ladies Day

Coolmore Nunthorpe

Sky Bet Ebor

YorkMix Family Raceday

Finale Friday

Coral Sprint Trophy

The British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes

Five Furlongs (1,000 metres)

See page 78 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION

Distance: 5f

Race Type: Novice

Prize Money: £40,000

Age: 2c&g

Stalls: Centre

Our penultimate race is for 2yo colts and geldings that are registered with the European Breeders’ Fund. This means that the horses sire is registered in Europe with the EBF, which is a scheme to encourage the best in bloodstock breeding in Europe

It’s the first season for all these runners meaning level weights, though previous success warrants an additional burden, notice Francisco’s Place after his recent Pontefract victory.

In tipping terms, it is a choice of the “Ps”, pedigree or pin.

LAST YEAR’S RACE

Winner: MON NA SLIEVE

Trainer: Kevin Ryan

Jockey: Tom Eaves

Age/Weight: 2-9-2

Runners: 7 SP: 17/2

Kevin Ryan has enjoyed plenty of success in this race and enjoyed another win with Mon Na Slieve Tom Eaves made all to win by 1 ¾ lengths.

RACE FACTS & STATISTICS

THE TALE OF THE CLOCK

Racing Post Standard Time: 57.40s

Course Record: 57.11s by Big Time Baby (20-Aug-16)

All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last seven years

Leading course trainer (19-24): R Fahey (30 wins from 449 runners, 7%) runs SHADOW ARMY and SOLAR BIRICZ and TUSCAN POINT

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Hannon (7 wins from 49 runners, 14%) runs BENTLEY AIR

Fancy That: K Ryan won this race in 2015, 2022 and 2023. The stable runs AGAINST THE WIND and AMERICAN STYLE today.

Longest Traveller: BENTLEY AIR trained by R Hannon, Marlborough, 212 miles.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 13th May.

KNAVESMIRE TIP

A highly encouraging second on his debut at Musselburgh last month in a contest where the third has come out and scored since, the well-bred STATION X is open to plenty of improvement for the in-form Bryan Smart team. King Of Light has similar claims on the back of a promising third at Windsor where he was sent off favourite, while Francisco’s Piece and Zabeel Road both have penalties to overcome for comfortable first-time-out successes.

STATION X KING OF LIGHT

The British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes

1 Francisco’s Piece (GB) (14)

Distance: 5f

Race Type: Novice

Prize Money: £40,000

Age: 2c&g

Stalls: Centre

(8)

B c Mayson - Josefa Goya Jockey: Tom Marquand

Owner: Keatley Racing Owners Group & D Moore

Trainer: Adrian Keatley, Malton Form: 1 D

Breeder: Lord Margadale

Foaled 26 Jan Half-brother to Campione, won twice at 6f A winner at 11-4 at Pontefract over 5f (soft) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Invincible Annice by 1 1/4l. Official BHA Rating - SP: 9-2

2

Zabeel Road (IRE) (16)

B c Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Winiata (IRE) Jockey: Joe Fanning

Owner: Mr Jaber Abdullah

Trainer: Charlie Johnston, Middleham Form: 1 D

Breeder: Mrs O. Murtagh & Iirsh National Stud

Foaled 3 Feb. Dam won three times at 7f and 1m 2f A winner at 4-1 at Ayr over 5f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Harswell Dandy by 1/2l. Official BHA Rating - SP: 11-2

3 Against The Wind (GB)

(-)

Ch c Earthlight (IRE) - Rashaaqa

Owner: Tom Muir / Colin Paterson

(58.1) (7)

Jockey: Tom Eaves

Breeder: Poppy Holdings & Partner

Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton Form:

Foaled 10 Feb. Half-brother to Mumayaz, won three times

4 American Style (GB)

(-)

Ch c Washington DC (IRE) - Dance On The Day (IRE) Jockey: Shane Gray

Owner: Hambleton Racing Ltd XXXVIII

Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton Form: Breeder: A. Plumbridge

Foaled 13 Feb. Dam won at 7f and 1m, half-sister to winners November Tale (7f) and Leap Year Lad (1m/1m 2f). Cost

Official BHA Rating -

5 Bentley Air (GB)

(-)

(5)

B c Pinatubo (IRE) - Qaws Jockey: Sean Levey

Owner: Mr C. Waters

Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough Form: Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

Foaled 15 Apr Half-brother to Carloun, won at 1m 2f Cost 88,000gns. Official BHA Rating - SP: 10-1

6

Fuji Mountain (IRE)

(-)

Gr g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Angelic Light (IRE)

Owner: Steve & Bea Ryan Limited

(58.1) (2)

Jockey: David Nolan

Trainer: Declan Carroll, Malton Form: Breeder: Yeomanstown Stud

Foaled 24 Jan. Dam won twice at 6f, including a Listed race Cost 62,000gns. Official BHA Rating - SP: 22-1

7 King of Light (GB) (30)

(58.1) (3)

Ch c Mehmas (IRE) - On The Stage Jockey: Shane Foley

Owner: Mr Zhang Yuesheng

Trainer: K. R. Burke, Leyburn Form: 3 BF

Breeder: Plantation Stud

Foaled 29 Mar Half-brother to With Feeling, won at 1m. Third of 10 behind Golden Paradise beaten 3l at 2-1fav on his racecourse debut at Windsor over 5f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating - SP: 15-2

8 Shadow Army (GB)

(-)

B c Showcasing - Marie of Lyon

Owner: Bronte Collection 1

(58.1) (4)

Jockey: Daniel Tudhope

Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton Form: Breeder: Branton Court Stud LLP

Foaled 22 Mar Dam won three times at 6f, half-sister to 1m 4f winner The Tempest. Official BHA Rating - SP: 12-1

9

Solar Biricz (IRE) (14)

Ch c Mehmas (IRE) - Lightning Mark (IRE)

Owner: UK Farming Renewable Energy

Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton

(10)

Jockey: Billy Garritty

Form: 5

Breeder: Declan Lyons

Foaled 7 Mar Dam a lightly raced maiden. Finished 8l behind Francisco’s Piece when last of 5 at 7-2 on his racecourse debut at Pontefract over 5f (soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating - SP: 33-1

10

Station X (GB) (24)

Gr c Dark Angel (IRE) - She’s A Worldie (IRE)

Owner: Mr S. Chappell & Partner

Trainer: Bryan Smart, Hambleton

(11)

Jockey: Paul Mulrennan

Form: 2

Breeder: Mr S. Chappell

Foaled 21 Feb. Full brother to Decrypt, won three times at 6f and 7f Beaten 3/4l by Barrak when second of 5 at 10-1 on his racecourse debut at Musselburgh over 5f (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating - SP: 11-2

11

Tuscan Point (IRE) (18)

B c Blue Point (IRE) - Tuscan Oasis (IRE)

Owner: P. D. Smith Holdings Ltd

Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton

(9)

Jockey: Oisin Orr

Form: 5

Breeder: Corduff Stud

Foaled 5 Feb. Dam won at 6f Finished 18l behind Assertively when fifth of 7 at 10-3 on his racecourse debut at Ripon over 5f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating - SP: 50-1

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 11...........................................................................................(EXACTA)

Running for the first time since Gelding No 6. PROBABLE S.P.’S

9-2 Francisco’s Piece (GB), 11-2 Zabeel Road (IRE), Station X (GB), 15-2 King of Light (GB), 8-1 Against The Wind (GB), 10-1 Bentley Air (GB), 12-1 Shadow Army (GB), 14-1 American Style (GB), 22-1 Fuji Mountain (IRE), 33-1 Solar Biricz (IRE), 50-1 Tuscan Point (IRE)

RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION

The trophy for this race will be presented to the winning owner after the race by Emma Berry, British EBF Trustee.

EBF have generously given £100 to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race

The York Race Committee wishes to offer special thanks to the Trustees of the British European Breeder’s Fund for their generous support of 22 races, spread across the seventeen-day York season.

Stuey Weston & Friends “Getting Out” Stakes

Our friend Stuart loved the Dante meeting beyond all others. Wherever he was working in the world, he’d always make sure he made the pilgrimage back to the Knavesmire to enjoy the action with his mates.

The first day is always the best, because everybody comes to it fresh and full of hope, and the over-indulgence of the previous days isn’t casting its shadow on proceedings. A day with far too much time spent on the champagne lawn would precede the highlight of the afternoon – the communal bet on the lucky last, or the “Getting Out Stakes” as we liked to call it.

This year Stuart isn’t with us, having died a little over a year ago at just 49-years old, but his friends are here to raise a glass, have a bet and send him off.

If you’d like to join in, look around you, and enjoy the precious time you get with your friends. Think about picking one horse in his race and all backing it so you can cheer it home together But raise a glass to one another, and feel privileged to be here at the best racecourse in the world in one of the most beautiful cities.

Stuart loved it, and so do we.

From all Stuart’s friends and colleagues

The Stuey Weston & Friends Getting Out Stakes

One Mile About Four Furlongs (2,400 metres)

See page 78 for conditions of this race.

RACE DESCRIPTION

Distance: 1m 4f Race Type: Handicap

Rating: 66-85

Prize Money: £25,000

Age: 4+

Stalls: Centre

We finish the day almost where we began, with another puzzle to solve; a final handicap, this time for horses aged 4yo and up, rated 66-85 and back over the one and a half miles.

Perhaps the team on the Punter’s Panel at 1.20pm can guide you to farewell glory

If you are successful then you can bask in the glow of picking the last York winner until at least 2.17pm tomorrow

LAST YEAR’S RACE

Winner: KIHAVAH

Trainer: Adrian Paul Keatley

Jockey: Tom Marquand

Age/Weight: 6-9-5

Runners: 18 SP: 7/1

Kihavah produced another find performance to land this race once more. Tom Marquand delivered an excellent ride to make Kihavah a dual winner of the race.

RACE FACTS & STATISTICS

THE TALE OF THE CLOCK

Racing Post Standard Time: 2m 29.10s Course Record: 2m 25.12s by Sea Wave (18-Aug-98)

All times are based where possible on the corresponding race over the last seven years

Leading course trainer (19-24): D O’Meara (27 wins from 388 runners, 7%) runs BUSTAAM Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): D O’Meara (9 wins from 42 runners, 21%) runs BUSTAAM

Weightwatcher: PIECEDERESISTANCE won off a handicap mark of 85, his rating is now

11lb to 74. Longest Traveller: WAHRAAN trained by J Osborne, Upper Lambourn, 202 miles.

NOTE: All statistics are up to and including 13th May.

KNAVESMIRE TIP

WAHRAAN caught the eye on his third run for these connections at Windsor, losing plenty of ground early due to a tardy start before staying on well for third. The son of Le Havre has dropped 4lb below his last winning mark and he gets the vote ahead of recent Lingfield second Dancing In Paris and Newcastle winner Bringbackmemories, who ran well over C&D last July. Asgard’s Captain and Burglar’s Dream cannot be ruled out either

BRINGBACKMEMORIES

WAHRAAN

The Stuey Weston & Friends Getting Out Stakes

1

Cardano (USA) (182)

B g Oasis Dream - Astorgs Galaxy

Owner: Mr R. S. Brookhouse

Trainer: B F Brookhouse, Newmarket

8 9-9 (61.2) (4)

Jockey: Clifford Lee

Form: 5/02010- D

Breeder: Mt Brilliant Broodmares II LLC

Winner of seven races from 1m to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather Beaten 6l behind Savvy Knight at 40-1 when 10th of 14 on his latest outing at Kempton over 1m 4f in November last year. Official BHA Rating 85 SP: 40-1

2 Arrange (IRE) (25)

Gr m Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Watsdaplan (IRE)

Owner: Mrs Kathleen Hall

6 9-9 (61.2) (17)

Jockey: David Nolan

Breeder: Ross Moorhead

Trainer: Martin Todhunter, Penrith Form: 2R112-0 D

She has won three times from 1m 3f to 1m 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft Beaten 13l behind Two Brothers at 18-1 when 9th of 14 on her latest outing at Thirsk over 1m 4f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 85 SP: 16-1

3 Asgard’s Captain (IRE) (16)

B g Make Believe - Twiggy’s Girl (IRE)

Owner: Quest Thoroughbreds

(15)

Jockey: Rhys Clutterbuck

Breeder: Miss Eileen Farrelly

Trainer: Dylan Cunha, Newmarket Form: 211102

Winner of six races from 1m to 1m 2f on good ground and on the all-weather Beaten 1 1/4l by First Officer when second of 8 at 11-2 on his latest outing at Windsor over 1m 2f (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 84 SP: 11-1

4 Dark Moon Rising (IRE)

(25) 5 9-6 (59.9) (10)

B g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Al Nassa (USA) Jockey: Tom Eaves

Owner: Mrs Angie Bailey

Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton Form: 31006-0 CD

Breeder: Mr N. Al Habtoor

He has won three times from 7f to 1m 4f on good ground and on the all-weather. Well beaten at 11-1 behind Two Brothers when 13th of 14 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 1m 4f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 82 SP: 22-1

5 Wahraan (FR) (23)

6 9-6 (59.9) (3)

Ch g Le Havre (IRE) - Al Jassasiyah (IRE) Jockey: Saffie Osborne

Owner: London Design Group Limited and Partner

Trainer: Jamie Osborne, Upper Lambourn Form: 6/30/0-03 Breeder: Al Shaqab Racing

Successful twice at 1m 2f on good to firm and soft ground, but last win was over two years ago Third of 11 behind Insanity beaten 1 1/2l at 11-1 on his latest outing at Windsor over 1m 3f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 82 SP: 10-1

6

Thundering (GB) (23)

B g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Cosmea

Owner: Mr S. Ryan

Trainer: Kevin Ryan, Hambleton

(12)

Jockey: Sam James

Form: 00105-0 D Breeder: Kingston Stud

Successful at 1m 2f and 1m 4f on good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 20l behind Bolster at 16-1 when seventh of 9 on his latest outing at Pontefract over 1m 2f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 82 SP: 18-1

7

Toshizou (IRE) (6)

B g Galileo (IRE) - Remember You (IRE)

Owner: Nick Bradley Racing 3 and Partner

(7)

Jockey: Sean Dylan Bowen (5)

Trainer: Roger Fell & Sean Murray, Nawton Form: 20-0350 Breeder: Coolmore

A winner at 7f on good - yielding ground, but that win was over three years ago Beaten 5l behind Tony Montana at 15-2 when eighth of 11 on his

B g Iffraaj - Glamour Queen

Owner: The Adams Apples

Trainer: Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown

Andrew Mullen

9

Skye Breeze (IRE) (19)

Ch g Pride of Dubai (AUS) - Zelloof (IRE)

Owner: Mrs James Bethell

Trainer: Edward Bethell, Middleham

5 9-4 (59.0) (19)

Jockey: Callum Rodriguez

Form: 54-1143 D BF

Breeder: M. Ryan

He has won four times at 1m 4f on the all-weather Third of 4 behind La Pulga beaten 3 1/2l at 8-11fav on his latest outing at Newcastle over 1m 4f last month. Official BHA Rating 80 SP: 12-1

10

Strawman (IRE) (25)

B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Youve Got A Friend (IRE)

Owner: Mr Keith Till

Trainer: Gemma Tutty, Northallerton

7 9-3 (58.5) (5)

Jockey: Connor Beasley

Form: 03261-5 D

Breeder: Thomas Downey

Winner of six races from 1m to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather

Finished 4 1/2l behind Two Brothers when fifth of 14 at 33-1 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 1m 4f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 79 SP: 22-1

11

Bustaam (FR) (16)

B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Plumba

Owner: Mr Raymond Treacy

Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

Jockey: Daniel Tudhope

Form: 040-120

Breeder: Al Shaqab Racing

A winner at 1m 2f on soft ground. Beaten 15l behind Fiver Friday at 5-1 when 11th of 14 on his latest outing at Ayr over 1m 2f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 75 SP: 25-1

12 Dancing In Paris (FR) (4)

B g Olympic Glory (IRE) - Ponte Sanangelo (FR)

Owner: Mr Joseph Smith

Trainer: Ian Williams, Alvechurch

(2)

Jockey: David Probert

Form: 60-0002

Breeder: Thierry de La Heronniere et al

A winner at 1m on good ground. Beaten a short head by Esmeray when second of 7 at 9-1 on his latest outing at Lingfield over 1m 2f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 75 (+1) SP: 9-1

13

Tarjamah (GB) (23)

(18)

Br f Dubawi (IRE) - Tarayef (IRE) Jockey: Jason Hart

Owner: Mr S. Rain

Trainer: Tracy Waggott, Spennymoor

1/004-00 Breeder: Shadwell Estate Company Limited A winner at 1m 1f on the all-weather Well beaten at 100-1 behind Insanity when last

3f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 75

B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Positive Step (IRE) Jockey: Billy Garritty

Owner: Ryder and Alex Sugden

525056Breeder: Highpark Bloodstock Ltd Successful at 1m and 1m 2f on good to firm ground. Finished

Trainer: Micky Hammond, Middleham

17 Powerful Response (IRE) (16)

(14)

B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Aja (IRE) Jockey: Joe Fanning

Owner: J Kay, T Goodair, A Skelton, C Johnson

Trainer: Geoffrey Harker, Thirsk Form: 420-414 Breeder: Pier House Stud

He has won three times from 7f to 1m 2f on soft ground and on the all-weather Finished 4 1/2l behind Fiver Friday when fourth of 14 at 11-2 on his latest outing at Ayr over 1m 2f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 69 SP: 20-1

18 Gastronomy (GB) (16)

8-5 (53.1) (13)

Ch g Ulysses (IRE) - Cantal Jockey: Luke Morris

Owner: John Cornforth & Well Oiled Partnership

Trainer: Philip Kirby, Richmond Form: 545-212 D Breeder: Cheveley Park Stud Limited

A winner at 1m 4f on the all-weather Beaten 1l by Lawmans Blis when second of 4 at 9-4 on his latest outing at

over 1m 6f last month. Official BHA Rating 67 SP: 22-1

19

Royal Observatory (GB) (19)

Ch g Siyouni (FR) - Vue Fantastique (FR)

Owner: Miss Lauren Frost

Trainer: Kevin Frost, Newark

Cam Hardie

0560

Newsells Park Stud

Unplaced in all four starts. Well beaten at 125-1 behind Fiddlers Green when 12th of 16 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 1m 4f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 66 SP: 200-1

20 Burglar’s Dream (IRE) (20)

(6)

Ch g Cracksman - Jameela’s Dream Jockey: Duran Fentiman

Owner: MR AMBROSE TURNBULL & PARTNER

Trainer: Tim Easterby, Malton

Form: 62/035-2

Breeder: Powerstown Stud Ltd

Placed in three of seven starts. Beaten 1/2l by Where’s Jeff when second of 7 at 9-1 on his latest outing at Beverley over 1m 2f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 66 SP: 14-1

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 20..........................................................................................(EXACTA)

Hood worn first time by No 15 Hood worn by No 5, 14 Tongue Strap worn by No 1, 8, 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 4, 9. STEWARDS NOTE

WAHRAAN: Following its run on 22/4/2024 it was reported that the horse dwelt in the stalls.

BUSTAAM: Following its run on 29/4/2024 it was reported that the horse reared and missed the break. PROBABLE S.P.’S

9-1 Dancing In Paris (FR), 10-1 Wahraan (FR), 11-1 Asgard’s Captain (IRE), 12-1 Bringbackmemories (FR), Skye Breeze (IRE), 14-1 Toshizou (IRE), Burglar’s Dream (IRE), 16-1 Arrange (IRE), Gibside (GB), 18-1 Thundering (GB), 20-1 Powerful Response (IRE), 22-1 Dark Moon Rising (IRE), Strawman (IRE), Gastronomy (GB), 25-1 Bustaam (FR), 28-1 Piecederesistance (IRE), Whatacracker (GB), 40-1 Cardano (USA), 100-1 Tarjamah (GB), 200-1 Royal Observatory (GB)

RESULT & PRIZE MONEY INFORMATION

1st £12885

2nd £6042.

3rd £3022 4th £1510

TIME

DISTANCES

SEVENTH RACE PRESENTATION & BEST TURNED OUT

The trophy for this race will be presented to the winning owner after the race by the friends of Stuey Weston.

Friends of Stuey Weston have generously given £100 to the racing groom responsible for the best turned out horse in this race

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Today’s Race Conditions

FIRST RACE 2.15 - The Sky Bet Race To The Ebor Jorvik Stakes (Class 2 Handicap) (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £33501 to the winning horse The second to receive £15710, the third £7858, the fourth £3926, the fifth £1963 and the sixth £981. for four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, May 9th and pay £325 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 13th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 12lb Penalties, after May 4th, 2024, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb NOTE: Any horse rated above 110 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 9st 12lb Subsequently, the excess over 110 in any rating shall be allotted to that horse without limitation to the highest weight to be carried.. SKY BET has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of SKY BET The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code The Race Incentive Fund, supported by the Horserace Betting Levy Board, provides for the inclusion of £2200 towards the prize money for this race. PLEASE NOTE: The winners of the following “Race to the Ebor” races will be guaranteed starting places in the 2024 Sky Bet Ebor (Class 2) (Heritage Handicap) and will not be subject to elimination, provided they enter, confirm and declare in the normal way: Sky Bet Melrose Handicap Stakes (Class 2), run at York on Saturday, 26th August, 2023 Sky Bet Jorvik Handicap Stakes (Class 2), run at York on Wednesday, 15th May, 2024 Sky Bet Race to The Ebor Handicap Stakes (Class B) run at The Curragh on Wednesday, 5th June, 2024 Sky Bet Grand Cup (Class 1) (Listed Race), run at York on Saturday, 15th June, 2024 PLEASE ALSO NOTE: If, at the declaration stage, the winner of a “Race to the Ebor” race is set to carry the lowest weight in the 2024 Sky Bet Ebor, its weight will be raised to the next lowest weight. However, if the next lowest horse in the weights is also a winner of a “Race to the Ebor” race, both horses’ weights will be raised to the next lowest weight. If the next lowest horse in the weights is also a “Race to the Ebor” winner, all three horses will have their weights raised to the next lowest weight. PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 of the Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race. 20 entries at £325 - Closed May 9th, 2024 Owners Prize Money Winner £26410; Second £13208; Third £6604; Fourth £3302; Fifth £1651; Sixth £826 Penalty Value: £33501 SS For race details see page 29

SECOND RACE 2.45 - The Churchill Tyres Stakes (Class 2 Handicap) (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £25770 to the winning horse The second to receive £12085, the third £6045, the fourth £3020, the fifth £1510 and the sixth £755 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 86-105 (also open to such horses rated 85 and below) £250 stake if the horse is rated 86 or higher, or £50 stake if the horse is rated 85 or lower with £200 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 13th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 4th, 2024, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb CHURCHILL TYRES has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of CHURCHILL TYRES. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code The Race Incentive Fund, supported by the Horserace Betting Levy Board, provides for the inclusion of £2200 towards the prize money for this race. PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 of the Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race. 25 entries, 25 at £250 - Closed May 9th, 2024 Owners Prize Money Winner £20315; Second £10160; Third £5080; Fourth £2540; Fifth £1270; Sixth £635 Penalty Value: £25770 3 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10 SS For race details see page 35

THIRD RACE 3.15 - The 1895 Duke Of York Clipper Stakes (Group 2) (CLASS 1) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £85065 to the winning horse The second to receive £32250, the third £16140, the fourth £8040, the fifth £4035 and the sixth £2025 for three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, April 2nd and pay £525 stake, Scratch by noon, April 23rd or pay £600, Confirm by noon, May 9th and pay £375, Supplementary Entry by noon, May 9th and pay £12000 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 13th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st; fillies 8st 11lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 9st 10lb; fillies 9st 7lb Penalties, after August 31st, 2023, a winner of a Group 2 race 3lb Of a Group 1 race 5lb CLIPPER has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner (No confirmation of entry is required for Supplementary entries). 34 entries, 11 at £525, 8 at £1125, 15 at £1500 - Closed April 2nd, 2024 Owners Prize Money Winner £66840; Second £27435; Third £13725; Fourth £6855; Fifth £3435; Sixth £1710 Penalty Value: £85065 A SS For race details see page 43.

FOURTH RACE 3.45 - The Tattersalls Musidora Stakes (Group 3) (CLASS 1) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £73723 to the winning horse The second to receive £27950, the third £13988, the fourth £6968, the fifth £3497 and the sixth £1755. for three yrs old fillies only Enter by noon, May 9th and pay £1300 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 13th. Weights: 9st 2lb each Penalties, after August 31st, 2023, a winner of a Group 1 or Group 2 race 4lb TATTERSALLS LTD has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of TATTERSALLS LTD. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code 13 entries at £1300 - Closed May 9th, 2024 Owners Prize Money Winner £57928; Second £23777; Third £11895; Fourth £5941; Fifth £2977; Sixth £1482 Penalty Value: £73723 A SS For race details see page 59.

FIFTH RACE 4.15 - The Conundrum HR Consulting Stakes (Class 3 Handicap) (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £12885 to the winning horse The second to receive £6042, the third £3022, the fourth £1510, the fifth £755 and the sixth £377 for three yrs old only, Rated 76-95 (also open to such horses rated 96 and 97; such horses rated 75 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £125 stake if the horse is rated 76 or higher, or £25 stake if the horse is rated 75 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 13th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 4th, 2024, for each race won 6lb CONUNDRUM HR CONSULTING has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner 24 entries, 1 at £25 and 23 at £125 - Closed May 9th, 2024 Owners Prize Money Winner £10158; Second £5080; Third £2540; Fourth £1270; Fifth £635; Sixth £318 Penalty Value: £12885 SS For race details see page 63.

SIXTH RACE 4.45 - The British Stallion Studs Ebf Novice Stakes (Class 2) (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £20616 to the winning horse The second to receive £9668, the third £4836, the fourth £2416, the fifth £1208 and the sixth £604 for novice two yrs old colts and geldings only, which are E.B.F eligible Enter by noon, May 9th and pay £150 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 13th. Weights: 9st 2lb each Penalties, a winner of a race 5lb Of 2 races 8lb (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties). YORK RACECOURSE will present a memento to the winning owner THE TRUSTEES OF THE BRITISH EUROPEAN BREEDERS’ FUND have kindly contributed £5000 towards the prize money for this race. The European Breeders’ Fund support 146 Flat races each year across Yorkshire; boosting prize money by over £450000 Each year, the British EBF contributes up to £2million to Flat and National Hunt racing nationwide The British Horseracing Authority’s Development Fund has generously contributed £4000 towards the prize money for this race. 20 entries at £150 - Closed May 9th, 2024 Owners Prize Money Winner £16252; Second £8128; Third £4064; Fourth £2032; Fifth £1016; Sixth £508 Penalty Value: £20616 A SS For race details see page 69.

SEVENTH RACE 5.20 - The Stuey Weston & Friends Getting Out Stakes (Class 4 Handicap) (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £12885 to the winning horse The second to receive £6042, the third £3022, the fourth £1510, the fifth £755 and the sixth £377 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 66-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87; such horses rated 65 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £125 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher, or £25 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lower with £100 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 13th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after May 4th, 2024, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb FRIENDS OF STUEY WESTON have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner The British Horseracing Authority has modified the Classification of Races Table for the purposes of this race. 31 entries, 31 at £125 - Closed May 9th, 2024 Owners Prize Money Winner £10158; Second £5080; Third £2540; Fourth £1270; Fifth £635; Sixth £318 Penalty Value: £12885 2 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10 SS For race details see page 73.

The Small Print

An A-Z of information for racegoers

Abandoned Racing

In the event of racing being abandoned, refunds on badges and tickets purchased will only be paid in the following circumstances.

a) before the first race - 100% refund.

b) before the completion of three races - 50% refund. c) therafter - no refund applies. Refunds cannot be made on racedays. To obtain a refund, racegoers who purchased their admission on the day should send the ticket they were given on entrance with their full name and address to: York Racecourse, York, YO23 1EX within 30 days. Racegoers who booked in advance direct with the track and so paid by card will receive an automatic refund. A similar process will apply for those who paid in advance by cheque. Please visit the racecourse website www.yorkracecourse.co.uk for more information.

Alcohol And Public Order

The Racecourse takes its responsibilities under Licensing Laws very seriously and puts in place training and measures to exceed these obligations. Racegoers are urged to drink responsibly. Alcohol cannot be brought into the stands side enclosures. York Racecourse reserves the right to expel any person found to be drunk or behaving in a disorderly manner.

The “Challenge 25” initiative will be in operation to ensure that only those aged 18 and over are served with alcohol. Thank you for your support of this obligation.

Cameras

Please feel free to take a souvenir photo of your day. However we would remind you that the preparation and performance of the sport must be ensured, so please note:-

1. Kindly refrain from flash photography.

2. Avoid taking photos in restricted areas used by the sporting professionals i.e. Saddling Boxes, Stables, Unsaddling Boxes & Weighing Room.

3. Respect the privacy of others.

Cigarettes and e-cigarettes

The current smoking legislation regarding smoking in public places applies at the racecourse. The use of e-cigarettes is permitted, however they will be treated the same as tobacco products.

Common Courtesy/Entry Conditions

All persons visiting York Racecourse are admitted subject to Racecourse Regulations and the Rules of Racing. The Racecourse reserves the right to refuse admission or remove from the racecourse any person refusing to comply with the Rules and Regulations or whose presence is a source of danger or annoyance to others. A full set of entry rules can be viewed at www.yorkracecourse.co.uk.

Dogs

Racegoers are requested to leave their pets including all dogs at home. Guide and Assistance dogs are welcome.

First Aid

There are first aid posts in the Edwardian Weighing Room, other such buildings have been designated as isolation rooms, should they be required.

Dress Standards

Most racegoers like to make racing at York a special occasion and choose to dress accordingly. Gentlemen (and those identifying as such) in the County Stand are required to wear a jacket, collared shirt and tie. It has always been the case that shorts and t-shirts have been welcome in Grandstand and Paddock. All racegoers are reminded that the removal of shirts is not encouraged and that basic decency and not causing offence to fellow racegoers by clothing choices, is required. York Racecourse reserves the right to refuse or, to require anyone to leave who does not observe the above code.

Drugs

A zero tolerance policy on drug abuse is in force, be warned, North Yorkshire Police and our own team are watching with some canine help, sniffing.

Litter

Racegoers are requested to place all litter in the receptacles provided. If you do not need your racecard please place it in a bin as you leave the racecourse.

Noise

So that the horses have the best chance to perform and so your fellow racegoers have the opportunity to enjoy them please do not cause any distractions; the waving of flags or banners, use of radios or making of sudden noises are examples of things to avoid. Racegoers are reminded of Public Health England advice that shouting increases the risk of the spread of diseases, so to consider wearing your face covering when part of a cheering crowd.

Parade Ring

For safety reasons children under the age of twelve are not permitted into the Parade Ring or Unsaddling Enclosure.

Photo Finishes And Stewards’ Enquiries/Objections

In any race where Photo Finish has been called by the Judge, this information will be displayed on the Giant Screen. An announcement will also be broadcast. Race Results and Photographs will also be displayed on the York Racecourse television monitors.

Radios and Mobile Telephones

The use of all types of communication equipment is strictly controlled at all racecourses. Members of the public may not use two-way radios, scanning receivers etc., for any purpose at the racecourse.

Track Safety

For your own safety and the welfare of the horses, jockeys and stable staff please keep off the track. Anyone trespassing on the track: Will be liable to arrest and prosecution Will be ejected immediately Will be banned from all future York race meetings May face a nationwide racecourse ban

Knavesmire Notes

Keep a note of any horses that catch your eye this afternoon. You never know, they may be future winners here at York.

SAFE JOURNEY OME…

Thank you for your support.

If you have any comments, please email to feedback@yorkracecourse.co.uk

Please could we request that a special effort is made to respect our neighbours, with particular regard to noise in the surrounding streets. We look forward to welcoming you back for Day Two of the Dante Festival, featuring the Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Dante Stakes.

Please use the toilets on exit or as provided on the walking route to the city.